EnterBrasil - Statues

The Christ Redeemer is one of the Brazilian marvels known all over the world. The Christ statue stands in Rio de Janeiro and is known to people of all levels of society who have studied geography and learned about Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro. In Las Vegas the Rio Casino has lights in the main tower that represent the Christ Redeemer.

In 1921 the idea of building the Christ statue came about to celebrate the 100 years of Brazilian Independence. Many mountains were looked at but the Corcovado was chosen because it was the tallest mountain. After much preparation, on April 4 1922 the first foundation stone was set.

In 1923 the winning project was chosen. The man behind this project was Heitor da Silva Costa. After the project was chosen there was a week dedicated to collecting donations so that work could begin on the monument.

Construction began in 1926 and Christ the Redeemer was inaugurated on October 12, 1932.

French sculptor plastic Paul Landowski executed the project and plastic artist Carlos Oswaldo applied the finishing touches. Christ the Redeemer became the largest art deco sculpture in the world.

For more information on the Christ the Redeemer:
www.corcovado.org.br
www.cristoredentor.com.br
E-mail to capta@bridge.com.br

For those who would like more information and do not have access to a computer just consult EnterBrasil P.O Box 28.370 - Las Vegas - NV 89126.


The Christ Redeemer is one of the Brazilian marvels known all over the world. The Christ statue stands in Rio de Janeiro and is known to people of all levels of society who have studied geography and learned about Brazil, especially Rio de Janeiro. In Las Vegas the Rio Casino has lights in the main tower that represent the Christ Redeemer. In 1921 the idea of building the Christ statue came about to celebrate the 100 years of Brazilian Independence. Many mountains were looked at but the Corcovado was chosen because it was the tallest mountain. After much preparation, on April 4 1922 the first foundation stone was set. In 1923 the winning project was chosen. The man behind this project was Heitor da Silva Costa. After the project was chosen there was a week dedicated to collecting donations so that work could begin on the monument. Construction began in 1926 and Christ the Redeemer was inaugurated on October 12, 1932. French sculptor plastic Paul Landowski executed the project and plastic artist Carlos Oswaldo applied the finishing touches. Christ the Redeemer became the largest art deco sculpture in the world. For more information on the Christ the Redeemer: www.corcovado.org.br www.cristoredentor.com.br E-mail to capta@bridge.com.br For those who would like more information and do not have access to a computer just consult EnterBrasil P.O Box 28.370 - Las Vegas - NV 89126.

Every country has a symbol. Brazil has the Christ Redeemer, France has the Eiffel Tower and so on. The United States has its symbol as well. The Statue of Liberty, was given to the US, by the French in 1876 to celebrate the United State’s 100th year of independence.Today, an astronomical tem of architects, engineers, sculptors, and workers, are working together to restore this piece of art and history created by the sculptor, Bartholdi. Bartholdi created many different prototypes before finally choosing the statue that represents Liberty: the United States symbol. The statue was made of copper, which was put on a steel structure, a pedestal designed by an American architect. The Statue’s architecture is pleasing to the eye. Around the torch there is a platform in which people can climb a stairway and get to the top. From this platform you are able to see the sea, and marvelous New York City. The Island where The Statue of Liberty stands is known as Liberty Island. This island is in part of New York port’s bay. “Liberty Enlightening the World” was a song written to honor The Statue of Liberty, “The New Colossus”. For more details contact us or visit the web sites: www.nps.gov/stli