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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is more than a religious symbol or tourist attraction — it’s an enduring icon of Brazilian identity. The Cristo Redentor, as ...
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Christ the Redeemer head and hands under repairs but still open to the public
The monument was built between 1922 and 1931 atop the Corcovado mountain and is considered to be the largest Art Deco style statue in the world. The statue underwent a 4 million dollars renovation ...
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Christ the Redeemer
Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands with arms outstretched to the city from above Corcovado Mountain's staggering 2,310-foot elevation.
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Lightning chips a finger from Christ the Redeemer right hand
The Christ of the Redeemer statue was inaugurated on 12 October 1931 on top of Rio's Corcovado Mountain and is considered the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world. In 2007 it was named ...
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Volcán Corcovado, Patagonia, Cile
It also contains technical information on equipment, book and video reviews, expert advice, mountain photos, and sport climbing competitions. Disclaimer: all outdoor activities are dangerous. While ...