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This statue is a symbol of Christianity, and became a symbol of city pride. This statue of an open hand be seen by many as a sign of the warmth of the Brazilian population. The idea to build a large statue atop Corcovado had emerged since the mid 1850?s, when imamKatolik Pedro Maria Boss requested financing from Princess Isabel to build a large religious monument.
Princess Isabel did not respond gagsan, which was then altogether forgotten in 1889, when Brazil became a republic, with laws that require the separation of church and state. The second proposal for a major landmarks in the form of a statue on the mountain was created in 1921 by the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro. The archdiocese organized an event called Semana do Monumento (“Monument Week”) to attract donations, which came mostly from Brazilian Catholics.
The designs considered for the “Statue of Christ” included a representation of the Christian cross, a statue of Jesus with a globe in his hand, and a pedestal symbolizing the world. Eventually the statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms was chosen.
Christ Redeemer, designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and the chisel by Paul Landowski French origin. Projects done for 9 years from 1922 until October 12, 1931, at a cost of U.S. $ 250,000. Statues are made of concrete and stone. When construction is made Road train to carry large pieces of sculpture to the top of the mountain. The statue was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. To see this statue from near 220 children have to climb the ladder. But on January 20, 2003 has built an elevator and sekalator. So do not bother anymore.
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