Christ the Redeemer
Keeping a watchful eye over the people of Rio de Janeiro, the Statue of Christ the Redeemer or Cristo Redentor (in Portuguese) sits atop Corcovado 2,300 feet (700 meters) above the city. Is a larger than life statue of Jesus Christ with his arms outstretched, a symbol of peace that stands almost 131.23 ft (40 meters) high.
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| Rio de Janeiro in the night. |
