Christ The Redeemer

>statue of Jesus Christ located at the top of Mount Corcovado

>completed in 1931

>stands 98 feet high

>arm span of 92 feet wide

>made of reinforced concrete clad

>was originally suggested to be placed to honor Isabel, princess regent of Brazil and daughter of Emperor Pedro II. but was never approved

>In 1921, citizens petitioned Pres. Epitacio Pessoa to allow the construction to begin

>designed by Heitor da Silva Costa