- Address: Av de la Concordia, Cochabamba, Bolivia
- Opening: November 20, 1994
- Height: 40 m
- Opening hours: 9:00 to 19:00
- Phone: +591 4 4228530
- Architect: Walter Terrazas Pardo
South America for many tourists is a real storehouse of impressions and personal discoveries. And the state of Bolivia is one of the countries gaining popularity in the tourist sphere. We will tell you about one of the business cards of this country - the statue of Cristo de la Concordia.
Acquaintance with Cristo de la Concordria
In translation from the singing Spanish language, Cristo de la Concordia means "a statue of Jesus Christ". A huge monument of steel and concrete was erected in the city of Cochabamba in Bolivia, on the hill of San Pedro. During the construction period it was a real national project.
Judge for yourself: the height of the statue is 34.2 m, and the height of the pedestal on which it stands is 6.24 m. Thus, the total height of the majestic religious monument is not less than 40.44 m. And few know that the famous "Namesake" of the Bolivian Jesus in Rio de Janeiro is as much as 2.44 meters lower than Cristo de la Concordia in Bolivia. By the time of the opening, the statue was the largest and tallest statue in the entire Southern Hemisphere.
The designer of the project - Walter Terrazas Pardo - did not hide that he was trying to make an enlarged copy that would help to write down his name and his homeland - Bolivia - in history. The monument to Christ rises above the city at 256 m, and its geographical height above sea level is 2840 m, which is impressive overall. The total weight of the pedestal is approximately 2200 tons. And the scope of the hands of Jesus Christ, facing the city, is 32.87 m. To the viewing platform inside the statue itself is the top of 1399 steps.
How to visit the statue?
To visit the Cristo de la Concordia monument, you must come to Bolivia, especially since there is an international airport in Cochabamba. If you study the city yourself, then it will not be difficult for you to reach the great statue: navigate to the navigator at coordinates 17 ° 23'03 "S and 66 ° 08'05 "W. However, the monument is visible from afar. You can reach the foot on the local bus, taxi and cable car.
On the viewing platform inside the statue is allowed to climb only on Sundays. From here you will enjoy a stunning view of the city and its surroundings.
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