Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro)

Brazil / Rio de Janeiro / Rio de Janeiro
 statue, edifice, listed building / architectural heritage, place of worship, 1931_construction, tourist attraction
The statue of Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor) is the main Brazilian national symbol and offers a privileged panoramic view of the entire city of Rio de Janeiro.

The idea of the construction of Christ the Redeemer monument came to mark the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the independence of Brazil in the following year. The statue of Christ the Redeemer, was inaugurated on 12 October. The final design of the monument is the authoring artist Carlos Oswald and execution of the sculpture is the responsibility of the French Paul Landowski assisted.
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  1. Capela de Nossa Senhora Aparecida
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_the_Redeemer_(statue)
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Coordinates:   22°57'6"S   43°12'37"W

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  • It was a MUST SEE! Very beautiful view.
  • i've been there last august very nice amazing
  • Very peacefull site...
  • . This point is also the pole of a natural orientation system according to the Munich Orientation Convention www.VolksNav.com/RioDeJaneiro The logical position codes shoul reform the postal codes and create codes for crossings, stations, bus stops, bridges etc. .
  • i never go ther but when i see the view i was really voiceless to see the view, u must view
  • Crist will with u ..... don't worry......
  • spectacular 1979
  • Impressive work has no such.
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