Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

"Rio's equivalent of the Statue of Liberty, this 125-foot-high statue of Christ has an arm-span of more than 90 feet."

"The Corcovado was recently chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World." Full review

"Atop Corcovado (which means ‘hunchback’), Cristo Redentor gazes out over Rio, a placid expression on his wellcrafted face." Full review

"Atop one of the city's highest peaks, the world-renowned statue of Christ the Redeemer gives way to 360-degree views." Full review

"The statue of Christ the Redeemer, which looks out over Rio from atop Corcovado, has become the universal emblem of the city." Full review

"In reality, Rio is deeper than its beautiful looks; it is a state of mind." Full review

"Behold the largest Art Deco statue in the world! The Cristo Redentor is one of the best monuments." Full review

"Rio's iconic Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue stands arms outstretched atop 690-meter-high (2,300-foot-high) Corcovado Mountain." Full review

"The Corvocado, a 710m-high granite peak situated in the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, is a site not to be missed... the Cristo Redentor is at the top." Full review

"The sleek, modern figure rises more than 30 meters (100 feet) from a 6-meter (20-foot) pedestal...in the evening a powerful lighting system transforms it into an even more dramatic icon. " Full review