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Divers restore Italy's Christ of the Abyss statue

Divers have carried out maintenance work on the Christ of the Abyss underwater monument located off the coast of San Fruttuoso, Italy.

By Europa Express 23 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET Updated 23 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET

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Core Briefing: Divers restore Italy's Christ of the Abyss statue
Strategic Context: Divers have carried out maintenance work on the Christ of the Abyss underwater monument located off the coast of San Fruttuoso, Italy.
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According to Euronews, specialised divers have cleaned the iconic Christ of the Abyss statue. The underwater monument, which remains a notable site for visitors, was originally placed at its location in 1954. The restoration efforts were aimed at preserving the structure for the future.

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