View of a statue, named Christ the Protector, being built in Encantado, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. AFP
Construction on the Christ statue began in 2019 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. AFP
It is located in the southern city of Encantado and is set to be a towering 43 metres high with its pedestal. AFP
The statue will span 36 metres from hand to hand. The chest region will contain a viewing deck, 40 metres above ground, which will be accessible by a lift. AFP
Once completed, Christ the Protector will be the world’s third tallest statue of Christ. AFP
The statue will cost $350,000 to make. AFP
View of a statue, named Christ the Protector, being built in Encantado, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. AFP
Construction on the Christ statue began in 2019 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. AFP
It is located in the southern city of Encantado and is set to be a towering 43 metres high with its pedestal. AFP
The statue will span 36 metres from hand to hand. The chest region will contain a viewing deck, 40 metres above ground, which will be accessible by a lift. AFP
Once completed, Christ the Protector will be the world’s third tallest statue of Christ. AFP
The statue will cost $350,000 to make. AFP
Christ the Protector in Brazil: New statue to be even taller than Rio de Janeiro's Redeemer
The $350,000 project is set to be completed later this year
