What is the statue in Rio de Janeiro called?

What is the statue in Rio de Janeiro called
Christ the Redeemer statue, on Corcovado Mountain, in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

The big statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro is called Christ the Redeemer (in Portuguese, Cristo redentor).

Tip: book a full-or half-day Rio de Janeiro private tour to visit the statue and other sites

The stunning statue of Christ the Redeemer, known abroad as a symbol of Brazil, is 30 meters high and 8 meters high. It is an iconic landmark, inaugurated in 1931, and sits atop the 710-meter-high Corcovado Mountain, in the middle of the world’s largest urban forest, Tijuca Forest.

The vistas are simply sensational and if you are going to visit Rio de Janeiro, visiting Christ the Redeemer is a must-do!

The monument is important not only for religious people, but it is one of the seven wonders of the modern world, and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A few years ago, it received elevators, which allow easier access to those with mobility issues. The 360° view allows you to enjoy various attractions and points of interest of the wonderful city, among them SugarLoaf, the Rio-Niterói bridge, Maracanã football stadium, several beaches of Rio de Janeiro, among other sites.

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