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Christ the Redeemer

Art Deco statue watching over Rio de Janeiro from 710 m

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil Rio de Janeiro 1931

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Why It Matters

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30 m tall (92 ft); arm span of 28 m; stands on 8 m pedestal on Corcovado mountain

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Art Deco style designed by Heitor da Silva Costa; completed in 1931

3

New 7 Wonders (2007); overlooks entire city of Rio de Janeiro

Took 9 years to build; has been struck by lightning multiple times

Quick Facts

Category

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Seven Wonders

Country

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil

Location

Rio de Janeiro

Key Year

1931

About

Art Deco statue watching over Rio de Janeiro from 710 m