{"id":324,"date":"2014-02-20T04:04:02","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T04:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=324"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:05:50","slug":"christ-the-redeemer-statue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/brazil\/christ-the-redeemer-statue\/","title":{"rendered":"Christ the Redeemer Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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A larger-than-life statue of Jesus Christ perched on the Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro is inspiring, to say the least. The largest Art Deco statue of Jesus with his arms outstretched gives viewers an impression that the savior of men is keeping a watchful eye over the people of Rio. This 38-m high symbol of peace offers spectacular views of downtown Rio, the bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana beach<\/a>, and Ipanema beach.<\/p>\n

History\u00a0Christ the Redeemer<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The idea of placing a Christian monument on Mount Corcovado (which means Hunchback) first surfaced in the middle of the 1850s to honor Princess Isabel, the daughter of Emperor Pedro II. The very idea of building the statue was shunned in 1889 when Brazil became a republic and the church and state were separated. But the Catholic Circle of Rio de Janeiro recommended building the monument in 1920. Donations from general public were collected to fund the construction of the site. It took nine years to build Christ the Redeemer (1922 to 1931) tourist attraction, which was thrown open to public on October 12, 1931.<\/p>\n

Things to do In and Around the Christ the Redeemer Statue<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Besides hiking, one can enjoy Hang Gliding over the wonderful city of Rio. The Tijuca National Forest<\/a> is the place where you can get bookings done for Hang Gliding.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the cog train ride through the Tijuca Rainforest to reach the vantage point in the Corcovado Mountain and enjoy breathtaking views of the statue.<\/p>\n

Nearby Attractions<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Corcovado Mountain<\/span> \u2013 <\/b>It’s a granite mountain peak in central Rio with the statue of Christ the Redeemer on top. The mountain is situated within the national park called the Tijuca Forest. A 20-minute ride by Corcovado<\/a><\/span> Rack Railway will get you to the top of the mountain.<\/p>\n

Guanabara Bay<\/b><\/span> \u2013<\/b> This oceanic bay in the Southeastern part of Brazil offers a spectacular sight when viewed from a high altitude as it has around 130 small islands that look like dots in the bay.<\/p>\n

Copacabana Beach<\/span> \u2013 <\/b>It’s an outstanding confluence of land and sea. Indulge in activities on this long curving beach and watch the football skills being displayed by favela (slum) kids. The beach is sufficiently illuminated at night.<\/p>\n

Ipanema Beach<\/span> \u2013 <\/b>The beach, with a long stretch of sand, displays diverse subcultures. It’s a favorite hangout for artists and intellectuals alike.<\/p>\n

Where is Christ the Redeemer Statue?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands atop Mount Corcovado in Tijuca Forest in central Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.<\/p>\n