Cristo Redentor
Considered one of the most iconic statues in the world, Brazil’s Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer statue, as it is called in English, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. This majestic statue sits in the Tijuca National Park at the top of the Corcovado hill at 710 meters above sea level, measuring 38 meters in height. The statue was inaugurated in 1931, and it took five years to build. It is said to represent the faith and compassion of the people of Rio de Janeiro.
This impressive monument which has been towering and guarding Rio de Janeiro for the past 90 years, draws thousands of tourists to the city every year.
You can get to the monument by public transport, using a bus, the metro or hiring a van from your hotel. The Corcovado Mountain is an area that offers breathtaking views of this enigmatic city, places like the Botafogo Coast, Pão de Açúcar, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and Guanabara Bay are all visible from the top of the Corcovado mountain. Join tourists from around the world to experience the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
