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 ...

Most people are familiar with the image of the mountaintop Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, standing with ... From Poland to Peru, these mighty statues draw crowds from all over the world.

There are multiple ways to reach Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer. Using public transportation, take bus line 422 from the city center or bus line 583 or the subway to Largo do Machado and then ...

Brazil's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was last night lit up with the flags of countries struck down by the coronavirus pandemic. The 125ft monument, which towers over Rio de Janeiro ...

Rio will be hosting the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016 and officials are expecting a surge in visitors to the Christ Redeemer statue. The Rio archdioceses and the Brazilian Ministry of ...

Brazil tourism promotion agency Embratur revealed Rio’s iconic Christ the Redeemer continues to be the most searched for attraction in the country. The Rio attraction, which will turn 100 years ...