Christ the Protector
Christ the Protector, Statue in Brazil
Christ the Protector is a statue of Jesus Christ in Encantado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
The idea for the statue was conceived in 2019 and it was completed in 2021.
It symbolizes the Christian faith of the local community.
The statue includes an internal elevator for visitors to reach a viewing platform.
At 43 meters tall, it is taller than the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
Inception: 2019
Official opening: 2021
Height: 43 m
Material: reinforced concrete, soapstone
Source: Wikimedia