Christ of Havana, Marble monument in Casablanca district, Havana, Cuba
The white marble statue stands 20 meters tall and weighs 320 tons, representing Jesus with one hand near the chin and another at chest level.
Cuban sculptor Jilma Madera created the statue in 1958, using 67 marble blocks from Italy that received a blessing from Pope Pius XII.
The statue features empty eyes and facial characteristics that represent the different racial backgrounds of the Cuban population through its design.
Located 51 meters above sea level, the monument offers views of Havana Bay from its position in the Regla municipality.
The statue survived three lightning strikes between 1961 and 1986 before authorities installed protection equipment at the site.
Location: Havana
Inception: 1953
Creator: Jilma Madera
Height: 2,300 cm
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 23.14399,-82.34495
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:47
The monuments in central Havana showcase Spanish colonial military, religious, and civil architecture. The 16th-century fortifications protect the port, while baroque religious buildings and neoclassical palaces line the cobbled squares. Museums, theaters, and cultural centers occupy former administrative and industrial buildings.
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