Christ the Redeemer is a large Art Deco-style statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 32 m (125 feet) tall, weighs 1000 tons and is located at the peak of the 710-m (2330-foot) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park, overlooking the city. Part of travel resources for any visit of Rio de JEneiro.
As well as being a potent symbol of Christianity, the statue has become an icon of the city.
Coordinates: 22°57′5″S, 43°12′39″W
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