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A monumental statue of Jesus is under construction in southern Brazil, set to surpass the renowned Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. The statue, named “Christ the Protector,” is situated in Encantado, a small town in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, undertaken by a local organization called AACristo.
Standing at a majestic height of 43 meters and crafted from sturdy steel, this statue of Jesus will rank as the third tallest in the world, following a towering 76-meter statue currently under construction in Mexico and another standing at 52 meters. In comparison, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro stands at a modest 38 meters and will soon celebrate its 90th anniversary in October this year. This remarkable statue is the collaborative masterpiece of the father-son sculpting duo, Genésio Gomes Moura, with construction initiated in 2019 and scheduled for completion by the end of 2021. With an estimated construction cost of approximately 353,000 USD, the organization overseeing the project continues to appeal for donations to finalize this monumental endeavor. The primary objective behind this construction is to bolster tourism in the border region between Brazil and the neighboring countries of Uruguay and Argentina.
According to the blueprints for 'Christ the Protector,' the statue will feature an internal elevator system to accommodate visitors to the observation deck nestled within the heart of Christ. As the project's supervising architect highlights, 'There will be a glass panel installed there to allow visitors to capture panoramic views of the valley below through photography and videography.'According to Greensboro
