This statue of Jesus stands some 38 meters tall, atop the Corcovado Mountain (the highest of these hills) in the city Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, second largest city of South America, designed by Brazilian Heitor da Silva Costa and created by French sculptor Paul Landowski, it is one of the world’s best-known monuments. The statue took five years to construct and was inaugurated on October 12, 1931. It has become a symbol of the city and of the warmth of the Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms.

Rio de Janeiro is a crowded city.  But in spite of the crowded conditions, many of the city's people consider Rio the best place to live in Brazil.  They especially enjoy Rio's sunny beaches, lively nightclubs, and colorful festivals.