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Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Ascoli Piceno)

Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Ascoli Piceno)

Type
Monument or memorial
Address
Via Collina Sacro CuoreAscoli Piceno (AP)

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

The Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Statua del Cristo Redentore) in Ascoli Piceno, also called the statue of the Sacro Cuore di Gesù (Sacred Heart of Jesus), stands on the Sacro Cuore hill, a modest rise in the northern part of the city. It is 12 meters tall and built from blocks of travertine. It depicts Christ facing the city, with arms open in a gesture of protection. It was inaugurated on May 18, 1954.

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History of the Statue of Christ the Redeemer

The monument was built to fulfill a religious vow. During World War II the citizens had prayed for Ascoli to be spared damage and destruction. The inauguration fell on the feast of the Sacred Heart and on the tenth anniversary of the withdrawal of German soldiers from the city.

The Christ is the work of the Ascoli-born sculptor Antonio Mancini. The base was designed by the architect Vincenzo Pilotti and built by the local cooperative CALTEM.

The monument has been struck by lightning twice. In 1965 the damage was light and was repaired on site. The lightning strike of August 15, 1990 undermined its stability and made it necessary to remove the statue. After a major conservation restoration it was put back in place. In 2023 the sculpture and the surrounding area were restored and redeveloped.

What to see at the Christ the Redeemer statue

The 12-meter height is divided into a 7-meter base and a 5-meter statue. The figure of Christ is made of three stacked blocks of stone. The travertine comes from the nearby village of Castel Trosino.

On the front of the base runs a Latin inscription in travertine letters, "Tibi Servator divine Honos et Gloria", meaning divine honor and glory to the Savior. The 2023 restoration cleaned the monument of vandals' graffiti. A new balustrade and a lightning rod were installed next to the statue.

The Cristo Redentore is the last station of the hill's Via Crucis (Way of the Cross). The route includes a flight of steps and other statues by the same sculptor.

How to visit the Statue of Christ the Redeemer

The statue stands outdoors on the hill and is worth a visit in any season. The hilltop offers a view over the city. Before going up, it is wise to check the weather.

Where the Statue of Christ the Redeemer is

The monument is in Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region, on the Sacro Cuore hill in the northern part of the city. It faces the town.

Around the Christ the Redeemer statue

The travertine of the statue comes from the nearby village of Castel Trosino. To complete a visit to the city, a list of places to see is on the page about things to do in Ascoli Piceno.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Cristo Redentore statue in Ascoli and what is it made of?

The overall height is 12 meters. The base measures 7 meters and the statue 5 meters, made of three stacked blocks of stone. The material is travertine, cut from blocks that came from the nearby village of Castel Trosino.

Who made the statue and why?

The figure of Christ is by the Ascoli-born sculptor Antonio Mancini. The base was designed by the architect Vincenzo Pilotti. The monument was erected to fulfill the vow with which the citizens had asked for Ascoli to be spared damage and destruction during World War II.

What happened to the statue after the lightning strikes?

The 1965 lightning strike caused light damage, repaired on site. The one on August 15, 1990 undermined its stability, so the statue was removed and then put back after a major conservation restoration. In 2023, during the new works, a lightning rod was installed.

Does the statue face the city?

Yes. The Christ faces Ascoli, with arms open in a gesture of benevolent protection. The statue stands on the Sacro Cuore hill, in the northern part of the city. The hilltop offers a view over Ascoli.

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