Although The statue of Jesus known as the Christ Redeemer of Rio de Janeiro is one of the main tourist attractions throughout Brazilvisitors who are a little further south of the country can enjoy a new higher statue of Jesus Christ in the city of Enchanted. Locally known as the GRADO PRACTACTING CHRISTthe 43 -meter statue was officially finished at the end of April, after three years of work, according to reports CNN.
Designed by Genésio Gomes Moura and his son, Markus Moura, the steel and concrete statue is much more detailed than the Iteration of Piedra de Rio de Janeiro, 91 years old. Hair, facial features and tunic are more realistic in the case of the statue of the enchanted, but, stylistically, share The Art Deco style With the River Redeemer. Since the new statue enjoys almost a century of technical progress, presents another important update: an elevator. In the center of the statue of Christ, A glass heart serves as a viewpoint so that tourists go up and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. The Local Association of Friends of Christ (Aacristo) is paying the impressive structure with a total cost of 353 thousand dollars. Currently, the association is accepting donations to help compensate for the quota.
This New statue of Jesus Now it is the third structure representing the figure of Jesus Christ in the world, behind the statue of Christ the King, in Poland, which measures 53 meters, and a 77 -meter high statue in Ciudad Victoria, Mexicowhich is currently being built. Although the tourist pavilion that surrounds it will not be ready to receive all visitors until the beginning of next year, visitors can approach the statue close every Saturday and Sunday, with tickets and more information available on the site web of attraction, CristoCentado.com.br.
Article originally published in Ad us.