Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

Built by Brazilian engineer Hector da Silva Costa and inaugurated on October 12, 1931 the Statue of Christ the Redeemer stands 30 metres (98ft) tall, overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro, and is one of the tallest statues in the world.

The statue represents Jesus standing with outstretched, welcoming arms and is one of the most famous symbols of this lively city. Developed by the engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and originally conceived in 1921, cosntruction started in mid-1926 and was completed in 1931.

The statue sits on top of Corcovado Mountain (Hunchback Mountain) and is located in Tijuca National Park, a lush spot for picnics and walking. Visitors can access the base of the statue, which, at 709m (2326ft) high, affords superb views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, downtown Rio de Janeiro and Rio’s beaches. Visitors can take a train to the top of the mountain to see the statue up-close and to make the most of the stunning views.

360 degree view of Rio de Janeiro from the top of Corcovado summit

Another famous landmark: Sugar Loaf to the right.

There is a small chapel in the base of the statue.

A view of Ipanema beach where the famous girl is from. You can also see the racetrack and the lagoon.

This is a view of Copacabana Beach - our hotel was about where the arrow points.

Another good view of Sugar Loaf

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