Christ the Redeemer statue is at an elevation of 710 meters (2,328 feet) above sea level. That’s quite an altitude for a mountain right in the city. The statue’s height is 38 meters (125 feet), including the 8 meters (26 feet) pedestal. read more
Christ the Redeemer statue is 30 meter’s high with an arm span on 28 meters. It also stands atop a 709 meter peak making it (for some people) difficult to access. read more
The statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms, a symbol of peace, was chosen. Local engineer Heitor da Silva Costa designed the statue. French sculptor Paul Landowski created the work. read more