Sertaozinho set to upstage Rio with largest statue of Christ
The Sertaozinho, a Brazilian farming town with sugar cane wealth is set to upstage Rio de Janeiro by erecting a largest statue of Christ in Brazil
With 57 meters tall, the statue will be larger than the The statue of Cristo Redentor atop Corcovado, which measures 38 meters, and is among the ten largest statues of the world.
The project, which will cost U.S. $ 1.5 million to the coffers of the council, is being assembled in a green area between Montreal and gardens Florenz, a place known as “Morro do Vanzela.” The inauguration is scheduled to happen in the Easter holiday on April 12 this year.
The statue of 18 meters is built separately from the base, which measures 39 meters. After that the two parties are completely assembled, the Christ will atrip by a crane to the top of the pedestal and will reach the height equivalent to a building of 20 floors.
From the lookout, which is at the feet of Christ, you can see the whole city and, at night, neighboring cities, such as Ribeirão. A special lighting will cause the statue to change color every day.