The 105-foot-tall (38-meter-tall) "Christ the
Redeemer" statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is part of the "new seven
wonders of the world".
The statue weighs 635 tonnes (625 long, 700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700-metre
(2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain
in the Tijuca Forest National
Park overlooking the city. A symbol of Brazilian Christianity, the statue has
become an icon for Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and was constructed between 1922 and 1931.
Peter and I saw the sunset on Rio de Janeiro from the
statue base. We also saw the statue change many colors at night.
What is interesting is the Statue of “Christ the Redeemer” is now one of the new wonders of the world and on top of that the Harbor of Rio de Janeiro is now one of the seven natural wonders of the world. You see the harbor beautifully from the base of the statue. I have pictures just before the sunset and right after.
The Harbor of Rio de
Janeiro is located in Brazil and was created by erosion from the Atlantic Ocean
and is also known as Guanabara Bay. The Harbour is surrounded by gorgeous
granite monolith mountains that include the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain at 1,296
feet (395 m), Corcovado Peak at 2,310 feet (704 m), and the hills of Tijuca at
3,350 feet (1021 m). Visitors will also experience numerous islands including
Governor's island, Fundao and Snakes Island.
Strange Peter and I were
at a very historic site both man and nature made that is something very unique at the same site.
What is also interesting
is that at the base of the statue is a small chapel and St. Pope John Paul prayed
at this chapel on one of his visits.
So the pictures you will see
will be of a place that is truly a Wonder of the World. Enjoy the pictures.
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