The Christ of Havana (Spanish: Cristo de La Habana) is a large sculpture representing Jesus of Nazareth on a hilltop overlooking the bay in Havana, Cuba. It is the work of the Cuban sculptor Jilma Madera, who won the commission for it in 1953.
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The statue was carved out of white Carrara marble, the same material used for many of the monuments of the Colon Cemetery. The statue is about 20 metres (66 ft) high including a 3-metre (10 ft) base. It weighs approximately 320 tons. The statue was built from 67 blocks of marble that had been brought from Italy after being personally blessed by Pope Pius XII. The figure of Christ is standing with the right hand held near the chin and the left hand near his chest. Facing the city, the statue was left with empty eyes to give the impression of looking at all, from anywhere to be seen.
Plaza de San Francisco. Perched high across the harbour stands the Christ of Havana. Christ of Havana 14
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Plaza de San Francisco. Perched high across the harbour stands the Christ of Havana. Christ of Havana 14
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A 17m high figure sculpted by Jilma Madera in 1958. Commissioned by Marta Batista, wife of dictator Fulgencio Batista. Christ of Havana 15
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A 17m high figure sculpted by Jilma Madera in 1958. Commissioned by Marta Batista, wife of dictator Fulgencio Batista. Christ of Havana 15
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The Christ of Havana sculpture overlooking Havana Bay. The statue was inaugurated on December 24, 1958, just fifteen days before Fidel Castro entered Havana during the Cuban Revolution. Christ of Havana 18
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The Christ of Havana sculpture overlooking Havana Bay. The statue was inaugurated on December 24, 1958, just fifteen days before Fidel Castro entered Havana during the Cuban Revolution. Christ of Havana 18
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