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The Statue Of Christ The Redeemer
The statue of Christ the Savior (Christ the Redeemer) is considered to be one of the most magnificent buildings of mankind. Its size and beauty combined with panoramic views from the observation deck at the foot of the statue, capture the spirit of anyone who was there. Not for nothing, this monument is a symbol of not only Rio de Janeiro but all over Brazil as a whole.
The story of the statue of Christ the Redeemer originates in XVI century when the Portuguese named the peak, which is a statue, the "mount of temptation" mentioned in the Bible. After some time, the mountain was renamed Corcovado (Corcovado), which means "hunchback". It is nicknamed the top was due to the unusual shape resembling a hump. The historically attested fact of the existence of the mountain, the future of the pedestal of the statue of Christ the Redeemer, was in 1824, when for the first time was held an official expedition of the 700-metre Corcovado.
Made the statue of Christ the Savior of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and has a weight of 635 tons. The height of the hill on which it is installed — около700 meters. The height of the statue -39,6 meters from которых9,5 meters is the height of the pedestal. The scope of Christ's arms -30 meters. Due to its size and location, the statue is clearly visible from a distance. And under certain lighting, it looks really divine.
Twice, in 1980 and 1990, carried out a major overhaul of the statue. As well, several times carried out preventive work. In 2008 the statue was struck by lightning and slightly damaged it. Work on restoration of the outer layer on the fingers and the head of the statue, as well as the installation of new lightning conductors began in 2010.
The greatest influx of tourists and pilgrims it happens before Easter and during the Carnival season. Now the number of travelers annually, rising to Corcovado, reached 1 million people a year. The flow of tourists has increased after the July 7, 2007 the Statue of Christ the Redeemer among the seven New Wonders of the world. Without a doubt, the statue of Christ on Corcovado is one of the greatest sculptural works of art in the world.
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The story of the statue of Christ the Redeemer originates in XVI century when the Portuguese named the peak, which is a statue, the "mount of temptation" mentioned in the Bible. After some time, the mountain was renamed Corcovado (Corcovado), which means "hunchback". It is nicknamed the top was due to the unusual shape resembling a hump. The historically attested fact of the existence of the mountain, the future of the pedestal of the statue of Christ the Redeemer, was in 1824, when for the first time was held an official expedition of the 700-metre Corcovado.
Made the statue of Christ the Savior of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and has a weight of 635 tons. The height of the hill on which it is installed — около700 meters. The height of the statue -39,6 meters from которых9,5 meters is the height of the pedestal. The scope of Christ's arms -30 meters. Due to its size and location, the statue is clearly visible from a distance. And under certain lighting, it looks really divine.
Twice, in 1980 and 1990, carried out a major overhaul of the statue. As well, several times carried out preventive work. In 2008 the statue was struck by lightning and slightly damaged it. Work on restoration of the outer layer on the fingers and the head of the statue, as well as the installation of new lightning conductors began in 2010.
The greatest influx of tourists and pilgrims it happens before Easter and during the Carnival season. Now the number of travelers annually, rising to Corcovado, reached 1 million people a year. The flow of tourists has increased after the July 7, 2007 the Statue of Christ the Redeemer among the seven New Wonders of the world. Without a doubt, the statue of Christ on Corcovado is one of the greatest sculptural works of art in the world.
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