Christ the Saviour (Wallenland)
| Christ the Saviour | |
|---|---|
Kristọlán Salvador | |
 Photo in 2022 | |
| General information | |
| Location | San Nikolo, Wallenland |
| Completed | Dedicated 11 October 1939 |
| Height | 30 metres (98 ft), 38 metres (125 ft) with its pedestal |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Reinforced concrete with soapstone veneer |
| Designations | World Cultural Sites |
Christ the Saviour (Wallen: Kristọlán Salvador) is a statue of Jesus in San Nikolo, Wallenland, created by Quetanan sculptor Tomé Gama and built by Wallenlander engineer Davi Fio-pa-fransisko, in collaboration with Quetanan engineer Natanael Caetano. Elbresian sculptor Aden Henry sculpted the face. Constructed between 1928 and 1939, the statue is 30 metres (98 ft) high, excluding its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal. The arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone. Initially planned to be much larger with a cross involved, it was later changed to the statue of today and the cross removed. The statue was inspired by the Christ the King statue of Monte Redondo, in Quetana after the Bishop of San Nikolo visited that monument in 1924. The statue weighs 635 metric tons (625 long, 700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Senyoralànap mountain in the Láhadataz̀ap National Park overlooking the city of San Nikolo. This statue is the largest Art Deco–style sculpture in the world. A symbol of Christianity around the world, the statue has also become a cultural icon of both San Nikolo and Wallenland.
Christ the Saviour on Senyoralànap with Sugarloaf Mountain in the background
View from Sugarloaf Mountain of Christ the Saviour and Senyoralànap during sunset
