Jesus is protected against an act of God

... and acts of pigeons. Alongside sugar mountain and the famous beaches, the best known symbol of Rio is the very large statue of Jesus on a hilltop 550m above the city. So, like good tourists do we went to have a look today.

My impression is that the statue is certainly very big, but it lacks any artistic sophistication. Maybe it was inspired by Bauhaus? ( I read later that it was designed and built in 1930, which, as it happens, was the peak time of Bauhaus building and influence)

Strangely, despite being the son of God, he needs three lighting conductors to protect from acts of God and spikes to keep away birds 🐦.

Even with the artistic letdown, the trip there in a funicular train, and the views from the terraces, fully justify a visit there. A phone camera really doesn't do justice to the beautiful views of the bay and the city.Read more