The Christ Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, was announced as one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World" in 2007, in a ceremony held in Portugal. The election, the largest ever conducted by Internet and cell phone messages, featured more than 100 million votes worldwide. The monument Brazil was in third position, behind the Great Wall of China and the ruins of Petra in Jordan.
The statue of Christ, voted one of the seven wonders of the modern world, went through a process during these four months of cleaning, catering and placement of stones, soap, material used in building the monument in 1931. Domestic and foreign tourists were delighted with the view from the top Paineiras and totally refurbished with Christ.
Another view of a zigzag road leading to monument is also shown in the picture above for those who do not travel by train pass through this road.
To prevent further attacks by vandals to the monument, which took place during the repair work, the direction of Tijuca National Park, where the statue is promised to soon install security cameras in place and expand the number of security guards who roam in the region. There will be other innovations as the construction of a plateau of access to Christ. There is also the possibility of building a hotel in the region to host national and international tourists.
The repair work cost 7 million dollars, and there is anticipation that the new works will cost at least 20 million dollars. As with the stage of restoration, the Archdiocese of Rio and the direction of the National Park will seek support in private.
The repair work cost 7 million dollars, and there is anticipation that the new works will cost at least 20 million dollars. As with the stage of restoration, the Archdiocese of Rio and the direction of the National Park will seek support in private.
A beautiful view of Rio de Janerio from top of monument at night.
Measurements Christ Redeemer
Some of the important facts regarding its size are given below which are awesome and took it in position to stand in the row of new official wonders of the World.
Location (Peak of Corcovado Mountain) 710m above sea level
Total height of monument 38m
Height of the statue 30m
Height of pedestal 8m
Height of Head 3.75 m
Weight of the statue 1.145 tones
Height of Head 3.75 m
Weight of the statue 1.145 tones
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