Think of Rio de Janeiro and the first image that comes to mind – no matter your own belief system – is probably a religious one. Perched on the Corcovado – a 2,300-foot-high granite outcrop looming ...

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Built on Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this statue required complex construction. The height and terrain add major challenges. It highlights engineering effort.

Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is more than a religious symbol or tourist attraction — it’s an enduring icon of Brazilian identity. The Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call ...

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