The symbol of Rio de Janeiro which has 38 metres,has become the icon of Brazil.
The construction of the statue began in 1927.But 1931 is the year when it was inaugurated.Exactly in 12 october. Famous statue of Jesus Christ who is above the city of Rio de Janeiro, has been designated as a religious sanctuary. People actually called it the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
We could even say that the statue of Jesus could be one of the world’s wonder.It could be the most important and interesting thing for which you could make this journey.
While your trip to Rio de Janeiro continues, you will see the statue of Jesus Christ on a beautiful hill. It is one of the most recognized representations of Jesus.
It happened someday when the statue was hitted by lightning.Most of people thought it was the hand of our Redeemer,others thought it was awfull .
One of the most famous monuments of the world,to go over there,it tooks you long time and 4 miles.
2 years ago, On 7 July 2007, the Redeemer was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. the Redeemer was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
The first sketches were made by Carlos Oswald, who imagined Jesus holding a cross  and standing on a pedestal which symbolized the world.
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