Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A symbol of Christianity around the world, the statue has also become a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil and was voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World #ChristTheRedeemer #riodejaneiro | Young Bites

Christ the Protector Statue Construction

Christ the Redeemer statue is the largest Art Deco design ever built in the history of the world. The statue portrays Jesus with arms open, symbolizing welcome and peace. Its construction was proposed in 1850 by priest Pedro Mario in honor of Emperor Pedro II's daughter, Princess Isabel. | zelletravel