Cristo Redentore, Colossal statue of Jesus on Mount San Biagio, Maratea, Italy
The Cristo Redentore reaches 21 meters in height with arms spanning 19 meters, constructed from reinforced concrete covered with white cement and Carrara marble.
Count Stefano Rivetti commissioned sculptor Bruno Innocenti to create this monument in 1965, replacing an iron cross that commemorated an 1806 French siege.
The statue represents a different interpretation of Jesus with short hair and subtle beard, while its forward-stepping left foot adds movement to the figure.
Visitors can reach the statue by following a winding road to a parking area, then taking a shuttle bus to the summit near the Basilica of San Biagio.
The internal structure contains a maintenance ladder within a technical cavity, allowing workers to access different sections of the 400-ton monument.
Location: Maratea
Inception: 1965
Creator: Bruno Innocenti
Made from material: steel
Address: Monte San Biagio 85046
GPS coordinates: 39.98944,15.72194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
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