Which New7Wonders site is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro?

The New7Wonders site that is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro is Christ the Redeemer.

Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus standing atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With its outstretched arms, the monument overlooks the city and Guanabara Bay and has become one of Brazil’s most recognizable landmarks. The statue was designed by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski, with engineering by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and French engineer Albert Caquot.

Construction took place during the 1920s and early 1930s, and the completed statue was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It is made from reinforced concrete faced with soapstone, a material chosen for its durability and workable surface. The monument’s religious meaning and its dramatic mountain setting helped make it an international symbol of Rio.

A common mix-up is assuming Christ the Redeemer is the world’s tallest statue of Jesus. Several later statues are taller, including Christ the King in Świebodzin, Poland. Christ the Redeemer’s importance comes from its design, location, cultural symbolism, and status as one of the New Seven Wonders, announced in 2007.