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Cristo Redentor

Posted on May 31, 2006

Cristo Redentor: a sculpture that has become one of Brazil’s most beloved icon. A huge structure of Christ with an outstreched arms that appears to welcome every visitor to this football-crazy nation.

With its towering height, it seems that it can see everything in its front.

But wait, do you know that there is a structure here in the Philippines that is somewhat similar to Brazil’s Cristo Redentor?

Tagaytay, Cristo Redentor

It was just recently that I discovered this gem: The Philippines’ Cristo Redentor. I was able to dig up this sculpture when I went to Tagaytay recently. While hitting the road on the way to the People’s Park, I saw a large towering figure, with wide arms open, as if ready to embrace me.

Tagaytay<br />
City

The structure is so tall, that you have crane your neck to see the innocent face of Jesus. Trekking to the foot of the structure is a uniqe experience. It was my first time to be there, and I felt that on that particular moment, I was at the foot of the Lord.

For me, it really was a special journey, no need to travel all the way to Rio de Janeiro just to experience this thrill.