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๐๏ธ Seven Wonders
Christ the Redeemer
Art Deco statue watching over Rio de Janeiro from 710 m
๐ง๐ท Brazil Rio de Janeiro 1931
๐๏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
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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
๐๏ธ Seven Wonders
Country
๐ง๐ท Brazil
Location
Rio de Janeiro
Key Year
1931
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Art Deco statue watching over Rio de Janeiro from 710 m