2007-10-24 11:13:00 · 5 answers · asked by Billy L 1 in Travel ➔ Brazil ➔ Rio de Janeiro
It is the Christ the Redeemer (portuguese Christo Redentor). The statue has its arms wide opened as he is embracing the city of Rio de Janeiro - that's what it means.
The view of Rio from up there it is unbeliavable!
2007-10-24 17:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by GiGi אהבה 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christ the Redeemer
The statue stands 39.6 metres (130 feet) tall, weighs 700 tons, and is located at the peak of the 700-m (2296-foot) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city.
A symbol of Christianity, the statue has become an icon of Rio and Brazil.
2007-10-24 18:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by kca_magnifique 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess you;re asking about the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the new 7 wonders of the world (whether you agree or not!) Google it and you'll find who built it, when, why and how. The view is amazing although I think the best view of Rio is from the sugar loaf.
2007-10-24 20:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by Love thy neighbour 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Must not be many whining revisionists in Brazil trying to get the statue taken down, as would be the case in the USA.
2014-07-13 17:51:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jim Taggert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its christ
2007-10-24 18:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by ddmmunday 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋