Chile
Cross of the Third Millenium
Artworks
created
Bronze sculpture depicting Saint Pope John Paul II, bronze entrance portals, mosaic and bronze Crucifix of the presbytery, Stations of the Cross in inlaid mosaic.
The Cross of the Third Millennium is a huge 92 m high monument located on the highest hill in the city of Coquimbo. The mayor commissioned Progetto Arte Poli to carry out the artistic works for the large Church that is located inside the monument and which welcomes the local faithful parishioners' and pilgrims from all over the country.
The Cross of the Third Millennium is a huge 92 m high monument located on the highest hill in the city of Coquimbo. The mayor commissioned Progetto Arte Poli to carry out the artistic works for the large Church that is located inside the monument and which welcomes the local faithful parishioners' and pilgrims from all over the country.
Cross of the Third Millenium, Chile
Sculpture of Pope John Paul II
Model of the sculpture in clay in 1: 1 scale
Albano Poli - Retouching the wax
Detail
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the bronze sculpture in the Vatican
Detail of the main entrance portal
One of the bronze portals
Mosaic preparation
Pope Benedict XVI blesses the portal in the Vatican
Pope Francis blesses the Stations of the Cross in mosaic
