Christ the Redeemer: The World’s Biggest Game of ‘Who Can Build the Tallest Jesus'
The Basics: A Giant Concrete Jesus on a Mountain Christ the Redeemer. One of Brazil’s most iconic landmarks , standing tall on Corcovado Mountain and overlooking Rio de Janeiro with his arms wide open—like he’s waiting for a hug that never comes. Built in 1931 , this cultural and spiritual monument was meant to symbolise peace and welcome. Instead, it now mostly welcomes travel influencers trying to recreate the same five photos. Measuring 30 metres high (plus a 9-metre pedestal, because apparently a regular-sized Jesus just wouldn’t cut it), the statue has become the ultimate tourist magnet. And while it may look serene in photos, in reality, it’s surrounded by selfie sticks, sunburnt tourists , and people pretending to hold hands with the statue. Because nothing says “spiritual journey” like a forced perspective gag. The Construction: Big Jesus Energy The idea of building a colossal religious statue came from Brazilian Catholics who thought a giant Jesus would ward of...
