Christ the Redeemer is one of the most recognizable monuments on Earth. Perched atop Corcovado mountain at 710 meters above sea level, this Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ stands 30 meters tall on an 8-meter pedestal, with arms stretching 28 meters wide to embrace the sprawling city of Rio de Janeiro below.
Completed in 1931 after nine years of construction, the statue was designed by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and sculpted by French artist Paul Landowski. It was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 and draws over 2 million visitors annually.
Google Street View: Stand at the Summit
✝️ Christ the Redeemer in Google Street View
Stand at the base of the towering statue, take in breathtaking 360° panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, and see Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, and the surrounding Tijuca Forest.
Ascend the Mountain →What You Can Explore
- The Statue — Standing 38 meters tall (including pedestal), constructed from reinforced concrete and covered with approximately 6 million soapstone tiles.
- Corcovado Mountain — The 710-meter granite peak in the Tijuca Forest that provides the statue's dramatic perch above the city.
- Panoramic Views of Rio — Sweeping 360° vistas encompassing Guanabara Bay, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and the sprawling city below.
- Sugarloaf Mountain View — The iconic conical peak of Pao de Acucar is visible across the bay, creating one of the world's most famous skylines.
- Tijuca Forest — One of the world's largest urban forests surrounds Corcovado, a lush tropical rainforest in the heart of a mega-city.
💡 Pro Tip
In Street View, rotate a full 360° from the statue's base to take in one of the most spectacular panoramas on Earth. Look south toward Copacabana Beach, east to Sugarloaf Mountain, and north across the vast expanse of Guanabara Bay.
Fascinating Facts
- Completed in 1931 — The statue took nine years to build and was funded entirely by donations from Brazilian Catholics
- Struck by Lightning — Christ the Redeemer is struck by lightning an average of 3 to 6 times per year; repair crews regularly replace damaged soapstone tiles
- Art Deco Design — The statue's simplified geometric forms are characteristic of the Art Deco style that was popular in the 1920s and 30s
- New Seven Wonders — Selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a global poll of over 100 million votes
Enhance Your Virtual Visit
Recommended Gear for Virtual Travel
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Meta Quest 3S VR Headset
Experience the vertigo-inducing views from Corcovado in immersive VR.
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