Cristo Redentore, Maratea, Italy

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer of Maratea (Cristo Redentore di Maratea) is a statue of Jesus Christ in Maratea, southern Italy, realized in Carrara marble on the top of the Mountain St. Biagio.

The sculpture was created by the Florentine sculptor Bruno Innocenti. The entire Statue was completed in 1965.

This is the third tallest statue of Jesus in Europe and the fifth in the world. It is 21,20 metres high, the head is 3 metres in height and the arm-span is 19 metres from finger tip to finger tip.

The idea to realize the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Maratea belongs to the Count Stefano Rivetti di Val Cervo, during his trip in Brazil, while he was flying over the Corcovado. When he came back to Italy he asked Bruno Innocenti, professor of sculpture at the Istituto d’Arte of Florence, to realize the big statue of Christ the Redeemer that became the symbol of Maratea.

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Maryna Lebedieva (9 months ago)
tourist area with an incredibly beautiful panorama that is mesmerizing, we watched the sunset and got a lot of good emotions. From the main parking, you can get by bus there and back for 1 euro, namely to the statue and the church, very quickly, comfortable, convenient and suitable for traveling with children

Danuta K (Danuta K) (9 months ago)
Great place to visit once you are close. It will remain in your memories since the size of Jesus Christ is remarkable. The thin road you are driving with the bus makes a bit of a scary feeling, although it's totally safe. Enjoy! God bless you!

Jennifer Reyna (2 years ago)
The most lonely, fulfilling and incredible experiences I have ever had. I walked the whole route by myself and it was amazing. Maratea is a small summer village so consider that during winter it isn’t crowded at all and a lot of the places are closed.

Mariana Lamarca (2 years ago)
Amazing view, however to go up a certain point you have to pay a bus drive (1€ round trip) or go by foot (1km - 15/20 min walk). My grandma is in a wheelchair and we could not imagine bringing her here, sadly.

Annelies Vanneuville (2 years ago)
What a view! The road from Agropoli to Maratea is fantastic. The coast en the mountains meet each other perfectly. Then suddenly the statue shows on top of the mountain. Worth the trip!

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