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{{Short description|Statue of Jesus in Cochabamba, Bolivia}}
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{{Infobox religious building
| building_name = Cristo de la Concordia
| building_name = Cristo de la Concordia
| religious_affiliation = [[Christianity]]
| infobox_width = 250px
| image = Cristo de la Concordia 02.jpg
| image = Cristo de la Concordia 02.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| image_upright =
| location = [[Cochabamba]], [[Bolivia]]
| location = [[Cochabamba]], [[Bolivia]]
| architect = César and Wálter Terrazas Pardo
| architect = César and Wálter Terrazas Pardo
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| groundbreaking = 12 Jul 1987
| groundbreaking = 12 Jul 1987
| year_completed = 20 Nov 1994
| year_completed = 20 Nov 1994
| height_max = {{convert|40.44|m|ft}}
| height_max = {{convert|39.68|m|ft}}
| materials = [[Steel]] and [[concrete]]
| materials = [[Steel]] and [[concrete]]
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'''''Cristo de la Concordia''''' (''Christ of Peace'') is a statue of [[Jesus Christ]] located atop San Pedro Hill, to the east of [[Cochabamba]], [[Bolivia]]. It is accessible by cable car, or by climbing 2,000 steps. The statue is {{convert|33.44|m|ft}} tall, on a pedestal of {{convert|6.24|m|ft}}, for a total height of {{convert|39.68|m|ft}}.
'''''Cristo de la Concordia''''' (''Christ of Peace'') is a statue of Jesus Christ located on San Pedro Hill in [[Cochabamba]], [[Bolivia]]. It is accessible by cable car, or by climbing 2,000 steps. The statue is {{convert|34.20|m|ft}} tall, on a pedestal of {{convert|6.24|m|ft}}, for a total height of {{convert|40.44|m|ft}}. The [[list of statues by height|statue is slightly larger]] than [[Christ the King (statue)|Christ the King]] in [[Świebodzin]], [[Poland]] (if the {{convert|2|m|ft}} high crown of Christ the King is not counted) and [[Christ the Redeemer (statue)|Christ the Redeemer]] outside [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Brazil]], making it the largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world.<ref> {{cite book|title=Frommers South America|first=Shaun|last=Blore|isbn=0-7645-7169-9|year=2004|publisher=Frommer's}} p. 221 [http://books.google.com/books?id=bp9liPrE4RsC&pg=PA219&lpg=PA219&dq=%22Cristo+de+la+Concordia%22&source=web&ots=9CRu80Dted&sig=TWDXmmu54cC-dVQ2suX6Nst_THI&hl=en&ei=a16bSfbnFoOftwe46JTpBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=3&ct=result#PPA221,M1]</ref><ref name="Largest Christ Statue in the World TURN BACK TO GOD">{{cite web| url=http://www.turnbacktogod.com/largest-statue-of-christ-in-the-world/ | title=Largest Christ Statue in the World | publisher=[http://www.turnbacktogod.com Turn Back to God]| accessdate=2009-09-14|date=2009-03-01|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5u3xUky9y |archivedate=2010-11-07 |deadurl=no}}</ref> It is the third largest statue in the Southern Hemisphere, after the statue of Virgen de la Paz, [[Venezuela]] and the statue of Saint [[Rita of Cascia]] in [[Brazil]].


==Facts==
==Construction==
[[File:LaImagenMasGrandeDelMundo.JPG|thumb|200px|left|Plaque describing the statue in Cochabamba, Bolivia.]]
[[File:LaImagenMasGrandeDelMundo.JPG|thumb|left|Plaque describing the statue in Cochabamba, Bolivia.]]
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Construction of the statue began on 12 July 1987, and was completed 20 November 1994. It was designed by César and Wálter Terrazas Pardo, and was modeled after the statue [[Christ the Redeemer (statue)|''Christ the Redeemer'']] in [[Rio de Janeiro]]. Standing {{convert|265|m|ft}} above the city of Cochabamba, the statue rises {{convert|2840.00|m|ft}} above sea level. Upon its completion, it became the largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world, surpassing the one it was modeled after.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|last1=Richberg|first1=Kevin|title=My Jesus Christ Is Bigger Than Yours|url=http://huffingtonpost.com/kevin-richberg/post_2056_b_866360.html|accessdate=10 December 2014|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|date=26 May 2011}}</ref> It weighs approximately {{convert|2200|t|kg}}. The head of the statue is {{convert|4.64|m|ft}} tall, and weighs {{convert|11850|kg|lb}}. The arms span {{convert|32.87|m|ft}}. The statue has a surface area of 2,400 sq. metres (25,833 sq. ft.). 1,399 stairs lead to a viewing area inside the arms of the statue, but visitors are only permitted to make the ascent on Sundays.


==Design==
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Construction of the statue began on 31 July 1987, and was completed 4 November 1997. It was designed by César and Wálter Terrazas Pardo, and was modeled after [[Christ the Redeemer (statue)|Christ the Redeemer]]. Standing {{convert|265|m|ft}} above the city of Cochabamba, the statue rises {{convert|2840.00|m|ft}} above sea level. Upon its completion, it became the largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world, surpassing the one it was modeled after. It weighs approximately {{convert|2200|t|kg}}. The head of the statue is {{convert|4.64|m|ft}} tall, and weighs {{convert|11850|kg|lb}}. The arms span {{convert|32.87|m|ft}}. The statue has a surface area of 2,400 sq. m. (25,900 sq. ft.) 1,399 stairs lead to a viewing area inside the head of the statue, but visitors are permitted to make the ascent only on Sundays. <ref name="Przekroj">{{cite web
The [[List of tallest statues|statue is slightly smaller]] than [[Christ the King (Świebodzin)|''Christ the King'']] in [[Świebodzin]], [[Poland]] (36 m tall if the {{convert|2|m|ft}} high crown of Christ the King is counted) and taller than the [[Christ the Redeemer (statue)|''Christ the Redeemer'']] (30 m tall) outside [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Brazil]], and it is the second largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hinson|first1=Tamara|title=10 of the world's most impressive religious statues|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/08/travel/most-impressive-religious-statues/|accessdate=10 December 2014|work=[[CNN]]|date=8 December 2014}}</ref> It is the third largest statue in the Southern Hemisphere, after the statue of Virgen de la Paz in [[Venezuela]], and the statue of Saint [[Rita of Cascia]] in [[Brazil]]. The left hand of the statue points to the South, and the right points to the North.
| url=http://przekroj.pl/cywilizacja_otworz_artykul,3984,0.html
| title=Rio wschodu
| language=[[Polish language|Polish]]
| publisher=
| date = 2009-01-29
| accessdate=2010-11-04}}</ref>


Initially, the statue was planned to be exactly {{Convert|33|m|ft}}, one metre for every year of Jesus Christ's life. However, an extra {{Convert|44|cm|in}} was added as "well-coiffed" hair atop Christ's head, making it taller than its brother in [[Rio de Janeiro]]. Locals from [[Cochabamba]] say the discrepancy accounts for Christ living "a little past" his 33rd year.<ref name=":0" />
The Cristo sits on top of a hill to the east of the city of Cochabamba. The left hand points to the South, and the right points to the North.

==See also==
* [[List of statues of Jesus]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 3 October 2024

Cristo de la Concordia
Religion
AffiliationChristianity
Location
LocationCochabamba, Bolivia
Architecture
Architect(s)César and Wálter Terrazas Pardo
TypeStatue
Groundbreaking12 Jul 1987
Completed20 Nov 1994
Specifications
Height (max)39.68 metres (130.2 ft)
MaterialsSteel and concrete

Cristo de la Concordia (Christ of Peace) is a statue of Jesus Christ located atop San Pedro Hill, to the east of Cochabamba, Bolivia. It is accessible by cable car, or by climbing 2,000 steps. The statue is 33.44 metres (109.7 ft) tall, on a pedestal of 6.24 metres (20.5 ft), for a total height of 39.68 metres (130.2 ft).

Construction

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Plaque describing the statue in Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Construction of the statue began on 12 July 1987, and was completed 20 November 1994. It was designed by César and Wálter Terrazas Pardo, and was modeled after the statue Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. Standing 265 metres (869 ft) above the city of Cochabamba, the statue rises 2,840.00 metres (9,317.59 ft) above sea level. Upon its completion, it became the largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world, surpassing the one it was modeled after.[1] It weighs approximately 2,200 tonnes (2,200,000 kg). The head of the statue is 4.64 metres (15.2 ft) tall, and weighs 11,850 kilograms (26,120 lb). The arms span 32.87 metres (107.8 ft). The statue has a surface area of 2,400 sq. metres (25,833 sq. ft.). 1,399 stairs lead to a viewing area inside the arms of the statue, but visitors are only permitted to make the ascent on Sundays.

Design

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The statue is slightly smaller than Christ the King in Świebodzin, Poland (36 m tall if the 2 metres (6.6 ft) high crown of Christ the King is counted) and taller than the Christ the Redeemer (30 m tall) outside Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and it is the second largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world.[2] It is the third largest statue in the Southern Hemisphere, after the statue of Virgen de la Paz in Venezuela, and the statue of Saint Rita of Cascia in Brazil. The left hand of the statue points to the South, and the right points to the North.

Initially, the statue was planned to be exactly 33 metres (108 ft), one metre for every year of Jesus Christ's life. However, an extra 44 centimetres (17 in) was added as "well-coiffed" hair atop Christ's head, making it taller than its brother in Rio de Janeiro. Locals from Cochabamba say the discrepancy accounts for Christ living "a little past" his 33rd year.[1]

See also

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References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cristo de la Concordia, Cochabamba.
  1. ^ a b Richberg, Kevin (26 May 2011). "My Jesus Christ Is Bigger Than Yours". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
  2. ^ Hinson, Tamara (8 December 2014). "10 of the world's most impressive religious statues". CNN. Retrieved 10 December 2014.

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