iVisited Christ the Redeemer

The Christ the Redeemer statue, located atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Standing at 30 meters (98 feet) tall, with arms extending 28 meters (92 feet), the statue is a powerful symbol of Christianity and a representation of peace and welcoming. It was designed by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and sculpted by French artist Paul Landowski, with its completion in 1931. The statue overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city, including iconic sites like Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach. Christ the Redeemer has become a cultural and religious symbol of Brazil and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. The statue is made of reinforced concrete and covered in thousands of soapstone tiles, which give it its smooth, iconic surface. Each year, millions of visitors make the pilgrimage to the top of Corcovado Mountain, either by train or hiking, to admire the statue and the surrounding natural beauty.