Cristo Redentor Audio Guide
Explore Cristo Redentor with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
A colossal Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ atop Corcovado Mountain, overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What you will hear
The Monumental Presence
The first encounter at the base of the statue, focusing on its scale as the world's largest Art Deco monument.
The Monumental Frontal View
Standing before the monument, you are facing a 38-meter figure whose open arms span nearly as wide as the statue is tall.
The Arrival: Reaching the Summit
Upon reaching the final station, visitors used to climb 220 steps to reach the feet of Christ. Since 2003, modern elevators and escalators have made the summit accessible to all. As you emerge at the back of the statue, you are immediately struck by the sheer scale of the Art Deco design. This style was chosen to give the monument a modern, stylized look that felt eternal rather than overly ornate. From here, you see the massive shoulders that support the 28-meter arm span.
An Art Deco Giant
Standing atop Mount Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer is the world's largest Art Deco sculpture, defined by its modern, geometric forms.
Art Deco Details: Face, Heart, and Hands
A close-up look at the craftsmanship, the soapstone tiles, and the specific symbolic details like the Sacred Heart.
The Detailed Robe
While the statue’s scale is breathtaking from afar, its true magic lies in the thousands of tiny soapstone tiles that form its skin.
The Living Symbol: Light and Legacy
Concludes the tour by discussing the 1931 inauguration and the modern tradition of illuminating the statue for global events.
The Golden Reflection
As the sun dips below the horizon, the statue transforms into a golden beacon, catching the fading light against the backdrop of the darkening city.
A New Wonder
Standing tall since 1931, this global icon was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, welcoming two million visitors annually.
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