CHRIST THE REDEEMER

At the top of Corcovado hill is Christ Redeemer, one of the most sought after tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro. The largest and most famous Art Deco sculpture in the world, the statue of Christ the Redeemer began to be planned in 1921 and was developed by engineer Heitor da Silva Costa over five years of work, from 1926 to 1931, the year of inauguration of the monument.

It is located in the Tijuca National Park, 710 meters above sea level, from where one can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city. In all there are 220 steps leading up to the feet of the famous statue, voted one of the Seven Wonders of the World in a vote organized in 2007 by the Swiss institution New 7 Wonders Foundation. The monument is accessible via train, van or car.

To get to the monument, there is a pleasant train ride that, for twenty minutes, crosses the Atlantic Forest until you reach the top of Corcovado. To facilitate the access of visitors, three panoramic lifts and four escalators were built. The look is stunning, which makes the program a must see for anyone visiting the city.