| Monument to the Divine Savior of the World | |
|---|---|
| Native name Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo (Spanish) | |
 Front view of the monument | |
| Location | San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Coordinates | 13°42′5″N 89°13′28″W / 13.70139°N 89.22444°W |
| Area | 11,241 square metres (2.778 acres) |
| Elevation | 658 metres (2,159 ft) |
| Height | 18 metres (59 ft) |
| Built | 26 November 1942 |
| Restored | 1986–1987 and 2010 |
| Restored by | Levantemos el alma salvadoreña campaign after the earthquake (1986–1987) Grupo Roble (2010) |
| Architect | José María Barahona Villaseñor |
  Location of Monument to the Divine Savior of the World in El Salvador | |
Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo (English: Monument to the Divine Savior of the World) is a monument located on Plaza El Salvador del Mundo (The Savior of the World Plaza) in San Salvador City, El Salvador. It consists of a statue of Jesus Christ standing on top of a global sphere of planet Earth, placed on top of the tall four-sided concrete base pedestal.[1] It is a landmark located in the country's capital San Salvador. It is a symbol that identifies and represents both El Salvador and Salvadorans throughout the world.
- ^ Charlie O'Malley (2009). Frommer's Nicaragua and El Salvador. John Wiley & Sons. p. 256. ISBN 978-0-470-16027-5.