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Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue turns 80

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Christ the Redeemer, a giant statue ranked among the New Seven Wonders of the World, was unveiled in a solemn ceremony on Oct. 12, 1931. It has now become a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and all of Brazil.

Christ the Redeemer, a giant statue ranked among the New Seven Wonders of the World, was unveiled in a solemn ceremony on Oct. 12, 1931. It has now become a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and all of Brazil.

© RIA Novosti . Alexandr KrasnovChrist the Redeemer, a giant statue ranked among the New Seven Wonders of the World, was unveiled in a solemn ceremony on Oct. 12, 1931. It has now become a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and all of Brazil.
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Christ the Redeemer, a giant statue ranked among the New Seven Wonders of the World, was unveiled in a solemn ceremony on Oct. 12, 1931. It has now become a symbol of Rio de Janeiro and all of Brazil.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr KrasnovThe statue stands 38 meters tall, including an eight-meter pedestal. It weighs 1,145 metric tons, with open arms that are 30 meters long.
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The statue stands 38 meters tall, including an eight-meter pedestal. It weighs 1,145 metric tons, with open arms that are 30 meters long.
© Sputnik / Alexandr KrasnovChrist the Redeemer is one of the most popular monuments in the world.
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Christ the Redeemer is one of the most popular monuments in the world.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr KrasnovAt least 1.8 million tourists ascend to the foot of the statue annually.
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At least 1.8 million tourists ascend to the foot of the statue annually.
© RIA Novosti Alexandr KrasnovGorgeous views open up before you. The views of the city, the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain and the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches are truly unbeatable.
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Gorgeous views open up before you. The views of the city, the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain and the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches are truly unbeatable.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr KrasnovThe statue can be reached by a miniature red train running uphill along Brazil’s first electrified railway. The other way to reach the top is to drive across the Tijuca Forest National Park. Photo: The Tijuca tropical forest and Corcovado Mountain with the monument on top.
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The statue can be reached by a miniature red train running uphill along Brazil’s first electrified railway. The other way to reach the top is to drive across the Tijuca Forest National Park. Photo: The Tijuca tropical forest and Corcovado Mountain with the monument on top.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr KrasnovTijuca is the world’s largest urban park.
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Tijuca is the world’s largest urban park.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr KrasnovThe statue was initially designed by artist Carlos Oswald. He proposed portraying Jesus Christ with his arms open in blessing. This also makes the monument look like a giant crucifix from a distance. The design was finalized by local engineer Heitor da Silva Costa. It took nine years to construct and was finally finished in 1931.
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The statue was initially designed by artist Carlos Oswald. He proposed portraying Jesus Christ with his arms open in blessing. This also makes the monument look like a giant crucifix from a distance. The design was finalized by local engineer Heitor da Silva Costa. It took nine years to construct and was finally finished in 1931.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr KrasnovIn 2007, the Christ the Redeemer Statue was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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In 2007, the Christ the Redeemer Statue was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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