an impressive lighting system illuminates christ during the evening hours.   the color and intensity of 300 led projectors can be individually controlled, allowing for a number of scenic illuminations that change by the occasion.

much superstition surrounds the statue, and in 2000 during power cuts in rio de janeiro christ the redeemer was the only structure not to suffer a blackout.  

an electric railway, opened by by emperor pedro i in 1889, allows visitors to scale the mountain in comfort.