Christ the Redeemer - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Posted by: saopaulo1
S 22° 57.094 W 043° 12.639
23K E 683461 N 7460724
The statue of Christ sits atop a mountain in Rio de Janeiro and overlooks the city.
Waymark Code: WM6VTA
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date Posted: 07/25/2009
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From the website: "Standing atop Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro is a 40 metre tall monument of “Cristo Redentor” (Christ the Redeemer). Since its inception in 1921 the monument has become the symbol of Rio de Janeiro and Brazilian people, who receive visitors with open arms." (
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