Designed by Heitor da Silva Costa, Guglielmo Marconi was meant to activate its surrounding floodlights by means of radio at its 1931 opening.
The early idea for its construction was proposed by Pedro Maria Boss in honor of Princess Isabel. At its 75th anniversary, the area surrounding it was declared a Christian sanctuary at a consecration led by Archbishop Eusebio Scheid. Designed by Heitor da Silva Costa, Guglielmo Marconi was meant to activate its surrounding floodlights by means of radio at its 1931 opening. With an outer layer of soapstone surrounding reinforced concrete, it depicts a man in robes with outstretched arms.  Sculpted by Paul Landowski, FTP, identify this large religious monument standing at the top of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.
The early idea for its construction was proposed by Pedro Maria Boss in honor of Princess Isabel.
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