Christ of Havana

Cristo de La Habana
statue in Havana
#18 in Havana / #26 in Cuba
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by Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Christ of Havana is an iconic statue located in Havana, Cuba, overlooking the bay. This impressive sculpture stands at approximately 20 meters (66 feet) tall and is made of white Carrara marble. Created by Cuban sculptor Jilma Madera, it was inaugurated on December 24, 1958, just days before the Cuban Revolution. The statue depicts Jesus Christ with one hand raised in blessing and the other hand near his heart, symbolizing peace and protection.


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