Mrs Taunton-Johnson's Fact Page all about landmarks in South America
Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
Name of the landmark: Christ the Redeemer.
Country: Brazil.
City: Rio Janeiro.
What it is: Christ the Redeemer is an art statue of Jesus. It is 30 meters tall.
When was it built? It was built between 1922 and 1931.
How long did it take? It took 9 years to build.
How much did it cost: When it was built it cost $250,000 which is about 4 million dollars today.
Fun fact: As it is on top of a mountain, it gets hit by lightning a lot - about 3 to 6 times a year.