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You may be familiar with the image of Christ statue under the sea and you ask yourself where this statue is located. Christ of The Abyss is immersed in the waters of San Fruttuoso, not far from the town of Portofino.***
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Located over 15 meters under the sea, this bronze statue was placed on the seafloor on August 22, 1954, at the initiative of the legendary Italian diver Duilio Marcante, who wanted to place the statue after the death of his friend Dario Gonzatti, which occurred during the diving several years earlier in that place . The statue was made by sculptor Guido Galleti. This statue is 2.5 meters tall and weighs 260 kg without foundation. After Marcante's death, it was placed a plaque at the base of the statue to commemorate it. This statue was once raised to the surface for maintenance due to corrosion and reassembling hands that have been separated due to ship anchor.The Christ of the Abyss has become a tourist destination for scuba divers around the world. In the village of San Fruttuoso there are many diving centers that accommodate for tourists who want to see the statue. Diving in the area where Christ of the Abyss is not too difficult because the statue is located in shallow waters and close to the Gulf. And if you choose to sink into the sea, in this place you will not only find the statue you are looking for, but also the remains of British ships that sank during the Crimean war not far from that place. If you happen to be in San Fruttuoso on the last Saturday of July, you will be able to participate in a local ceremony that includes the blessings of the sea and candlelight lighting throughout the Bay. There are several copies of Christ of the Abyss, both underwater and on the ground, the most popular being found in the United States, in addition to Key Largo, Florida.