Symbol of Brazil! The hills of Corcovado, huge Christ the Redeemer statue. In July 2007, in one of the new Seven Wonders of the World,!

The hills of Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer is a huge Christ the Redeemer statue. To commemorate the centenary of independence of Brazil in 1931, it was built between 1922-1931. The total cost of 250,000 U.S. Dollar at a rate of at that time. 39.6 m height (the height of the inner base is 9.5 m), is 30 meters left and right, there is a weight of 635 tons. It is designed by Heitoru Shiuvu~a da Costa of Brazilian engineers, sculpture was made by the sculptor Paul Randousuki of Polish-French. Figure which open arms represents peace. From the city of Rio de Janeiro, situated to spike above 710m height, it will be lit up beautifully at night.
a symbol of Christianity in Brazil Christian population is more than 80%, I became a symbol of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro.
In July 2007, I was chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World,. Unlike the World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the final selection regardless of the consideration by the experts, it has been selected by Internet voting and telephone voting from the public.

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To see whenever it came to Rio, but Christ the Redeemer statue towering cliffs of 709 meters above sea level, one!
While enjoying the scenery of Rio climbing train, you can climb up to the top.

Model plan of Rio de Janeiro tourism, is a classic city tours.
It will guide you to a popular tourist attraction over the 1st.
Do not miss the hills of Korukobato with its famous Christ the Redeemer statue, also views of the beautiful town of Pont from-the-Azucar!

Want to overlooking Rio de Janeiro from a helicopter?
In addition majestic mountains, the views of the Atlantic Ocean, Maracana Stadium emissions of the city of Rio, Christ the Redeemer statue, and Ya Ipanema
Copacabana Beach, and Sugar Loaf to be sent to you.