Cristo Rei, Lubango

Cristo Rei in Lubango.
Cristo Rei in Lubango.

The Christ the King statue (Portuguese: Cristo Rei) is a Catholic monument and shrine overlooking the city of Lubango in the South of Angola. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), as one of only four in the world. This 30 metre high white marble statue was built in 1957.[1]

The monument was designed in the 50s by Portuguese engineer of Madeira Frazão Sardinha, and is listed as an Angolan World Heritage Site as of April 18, 2014.[2][3]

History

The statue was built in 1957, by the ancient settlers of the region of Madeira (Portugal).[4] It was built as a Catholic landmark, but represented colonial interests in various Portuguese countries during the colonial period.

Architecture

Built on a base of cement and hydraulic lime, at an altitude of two thousand 130 meters above sea level, the monument rests on a foundation of stones, cement and bricks, with two levels to support a ladder to the last, which is more practical view the statue.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Huíla: Estátua do Cristo Rei é classificado monumento nacional".
  2. ↑ "Huíla: Estátua do Cristo Rei é classificado monumento nacional".
  3. ↑ "The Christ the King Lubango". Sapo Viajar. 1 November 2010.
  4. ↑ "Rehabilitation of Christ the King in Lubango".
  5. ↑ "Monumento Cristo Rei ascende à categoria arquitectónica nacional".
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