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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ atop Corcovado mountain, symbol of Brazilian Christianity.
December to March
Completed in 1931, designed by Paul Landowski. Stands 30 meters tall with 28-meter arm span. One of New7Wonders.
Take the cog train up Corcovado
Visit early to avoid crowds
Check weather - clouds can obscure statue
Combine with Sugarloaf Mountain visit