Statue of Christ the Redeemer

"Second in size only to Christ of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, the statue of Maratea is 21 meters high, with an arm span of 19 meters and a face that measures 3 meters. The statue is made of reinforced concrete covered with a mixture of white cement and Carrara marble (the same marble used to make The David) By virtue of the particular configuration of the face, the statue, unmistakable point of reference for the seafarers, gives the impression to an observer far away that the gaze is facing, contrary to reality, towards the sea. However, he looks over the city of Maratea to protect his people. The viewpoint at the foot of the statue is the highlight panoramic view of the entire Maratea area with a exceptional 360° view of the magical profile of the coast and internal montages. In summer, due to the strong tourist influx, access to the car is limited to a parking lot a few hundred meters from the summit, called the Madonna degli Ulivi, where a shuttle service takes visitors to the Basilica of San Biagio and Christ."