Statue of Christ the Redeemer is in the former capital of Brazil - Rio de Janeiro. In 2007 it was included in the list of "New Seven Wonders of the World." Its height is 38 meters long and weighs 1,145 tons, span 30 meters. It was built on Mount Corcovado, which translates as "Brokeback Mountain." It received its name because of the shape.

In 1859 in Rio de Janeiro arrived Father Pedro Maria Boss. He was so surprised by the beauty of Corcovado Mountain, he proposed to build a religious monument on top of it. It approved the idea, and the construction of the railway leading to the top of the mountain. Railroad completed by 1884 year. And the construction of the statue was postponed.

Again, we are talking about the construction of a giant monument in 1921. It was then decided that it would be a huge statue of Christ. The opening of the monument was planned to coincide with the centenary of the independence of Brazil, which was held a year later. Across the country, it was declared the collection of funds. And after the money has been collected, the construction began.

Initially, the project was drawn by the Brazilian artist Carlos Oswald. Its layout podium looked like a globe, and Jesus standing on it with open arms. The monument was like a big cross. Later, the engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, changed the shape of the pedestal to a more classical. Due to the impossibility of creating such huge monuments in Brazil, they were engaged in construction in France. As a result - in the process of creating the figures attended the sculptor Paul Landowski French. All components of the sculptures were transported by sea, and then transported to the top of the mountain railway. From it to the final location of the staircase with 223 steps. It is called "snail".

October 12, 1931 was the opening and consecration of the monument. In 1965, the statue of Christ the Redeemer consecrated by Pope Paul VI. Later, the statue was reconstructed several times, and in 2003 the rise was equipped with escalators.

Now Statue of Christ the Redeemer - the card of Rio de Janeiro. Tourists from all over the world have appreciated the bold project of Brazilian architects and engineers and now this is one of the most visited attractions in the world.