Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Christ the Redeemer

An Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ, located atop the 700-meter Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park. It is a symbol of Christianity across the world and a global icon of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

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Christ the Redeemer is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Coordinates: -22.95192, -43.21049. Open in Google Maps

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