Monument · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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 Bra. Built 1920–1931.
Photo: Arne Müseler via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1920–1931 |
| Architect | Albert Caquot, Paul Landowski |
| Height | Height: 30.1 m |
| Coordinates | 22.9519° S, 43.2106° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Christ the Redeemer is known for
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 Bra.
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.
History
Vincentian priest Pedro Maria Boss first suggested placing a Christian monument on Mount Corcovado in the mid-1850s to honor Princess Isabel, regent of Brazil and the daughter of Emperor Pedro II, but the project was not approved. In 1889, the country became a republic, and owing to the separation of church and state, the proposed statue was dismissed. The Catholic Circle of Rio made a second proposal for a landmark statue on the mountain in 1920.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Christ the Redeemer website — the official site has the current visiting information.
Best time to visit
Year-round; mornings are clearest, and the dry months (May to September) have the best visibility.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) |
| Distance from the airport | 3.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · 4.2 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil · 10.1 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Christ the Redeemer, with a link to each place's own site.
- Belmond Copacabana Palace · Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Iconic hotel on Copacabana beach
- Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro · Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Beachfront hotel in Ipanema
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Christ the Redeemer, with a link to each place's own site.
- Aprazível · Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian restaurant with city views
- Zazá Bistrô · Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Bistro in Ipanema
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Frequently asked questions
What is 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 Bra.
Where is Christ the Redeemer located?
Christ the Redeemer is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its coordinates are 22.9519° S, 43.2106° W.
How do I get to Christ the Redeemer?
The nearest town is Rio de Janeiro, and the nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), about 3.9 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Christ the Redeemer?
Year-round; mornings are clearest, and the dry months (May to September) have the best visibility.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_the_Redeemer_(statue) — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q79961 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.corcovado.com.br/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://visit.rio/ — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.