7 Iconic Facts About Christ The Redeemer - Page 5 of 9

The Statue May Look Different In Future

One of the more fascinating aspects of the Christ the Redeemer monument is the fact that its color is transforming with time. The original designer, Silva Costa, selected soapstone with a light tint from a quarry in the city of Ouro Preto in the state of Minas Gerais. Due to the scarcity of this sort of stone and the fact that it is no longer manufactured, the restoration work had to be carried out using alternative kinds of stones. As a result of the deeper hue of these stones, the statue’s initial light tint has been altered.