Christ the Redeemer | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica

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The statue of Christ the Redeemer was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet (30 metres) tall, its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28 metres). The statue has become emblematic of both the city of Rio de …

Christ the Redeemer (statue) - Wikipedia

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11 Facts About Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Statue | Mental Floss

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The Story Behind Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Statue

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Towering 2,310 feet above the city of Rio, the Christ the Redeemer statue has fascinated experts and historians for nearly a hundred years. It’s the fourth largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world, the largest Art Deco …

The moment lightning strikes Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue

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Christ the Redeemer, which has been named one of the seven modern wonders of the world, towers over Rio de Janeiro at over 2,000 feet on Corcovado Hill. …

Christ the Redeemer - One of the Seven Wonders of the World

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As one of the longest symbols of modern Christianity across the globe, the statue receives millions of visitors annually. Coming at 635 tons, 98 feet long and 92 feet …

THE 10 BEST Rio de Janeiro Monuments & Statues

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Monuments & Statues in Rio de Janeiro 1. Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer 65,429 Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues Humaita Open... 2. Estátua Carlos …

Christ the Redeemer: 5 Things to Know About Rio's Most …

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The idea for such a statue originated in the 1850s when a priest in Rio named Pedro Maria Boss suggested putting a Christian monument on Corvcado …

Christ the Redeemer: A Guide to Visiting Brazil's Most Famous …

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When in Rio de Janeiro, you cannot miss visiting Christ the Redeemer, better known to locals as Cristo Redentor. It’s the most famous statue in Brazil, and is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World! Christ …

Photographer captures lightning strike on Christ the Redeemer

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The Christ the Redeemer monument sits atop Mount Corcovado in Rio in the Tijuca Forest National Park, a rainforest within the city’s boundaries. The breathtaking …