Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Christ the Redeemer) which is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Until now very crowded with tourists is a Christian symbol of
the state and the symbol of peace the people of Brazil. This statue was chosen as one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Development history of this statue began in the sixteenth century by choosing as the Corcovado peak pedestal as the peak resembles a hump or hunchback and seen from different angles cities in Brazil. In 1922, the Brazilian Independence Day sculpture work plan begins with a massive campaign of the national fundraising for this job. Finally in 1927, the construction of the statue begins. The final design of the monument was written by a good artist Carlos Oswald and the French Sculptor Paul Landowski was placed in charge of carrying out the statue.
All necessary materials and labor to participate in the construction of the statue of Christ transported to Corcovado by train which connects the street Cosme Velha, which today functions as a tourist train to the top. This is the first train to work by electricity in Brazil.
Christ the Redeemer statue is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone. Height of 38 meters (120 feet) (including the base), weighs 700 tons, and is located at the top of the 709 meter (2,300 foot) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. It is the highest of its kind in the world.
Dated October 12 1931, the statue was completed and inaugurated. Until now, the process remains the preferred construction such as installation of lights around the statue, building a panoramic elevator and motorized staircase to overcome additional difficulties for the elderly and people difable, because it takes 220 steps to get to the top. Its construction lasted about five years.
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