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From religious propaganda to symbol of a nation: The story of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue
Perched on the Corcovado – a 2,300-foot-high granite outcrop looming above the city – the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue sweeps ... has also been on full display during the ...
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Christ the Redeemer
Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands ... the state tourism department website. Full Day: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour & Barbecue ...
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Six months facelift for Rio’s iconic Christ Redeemer statue
The statue of Christ Redeemer in the Tijuca Park was chosen in 2007 as one of the seven new wonders of the world and since last December has been incorporated to Brazil’s heritage. Categories ...
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Christ the Redeemer head and hands under repairs but still open to the public
Repairs have begun on Brazil's Christ the Redeemer statue after lightning damaged the 38 meters statue's head, right finger and thumb. The iconic statue of Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro was ...