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Christ the Redeemer
Colossal statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot and Romanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonida who sculpted the face. Constructed between 1922 and 1931, the statue is 30 metres (98 ft) high, excluding its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal, and faces east. The arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: May
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Christ the Redeemer
Where is Christ the Redeemer?
Christ the Redeemer is in Brazil. The nearest city is Rio de Janeiro, about 6 km away.
When is the best time to visit Christ the Redeemer?
The most comfortable months to visit Christ the Redeemer are May: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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