Built in 1922 by the Catholic Church, the Christ the Redeemer statue is inside the Tijuca National Park, a sprawling 3,953-hectare expanse of restored Atlantic Forest recognized as one of the ...

The iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, a symbol of Brazil and a central part of its identity, is at the heart of an intense debate about its future management. Representing not only Rio de Janeiro but ...

A Polish billionaire and his wife have just announced plans to build a statue of the Virgin Mary in his home country.

Police said on Friday that at least three assailants carrying knives and a gun set up the ambush on the trail, which leads to Christ the Redeemer statue Dozens of tourists hiking toward the famous ...

The Christ of the Redeemer statue was inaugurated on 12 October 1931 on top of Rio's Corcovado Mountain and is considered the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A police station sign hangs on a post near the Christ the Redeemer statue in the favela Morro dos Prazeres ...

Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands ... There are multiple ways to reach Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer. Using public transportation ...

The Christ the Redeemer - Sterling Silver Statue is a stunning tribute to one of the world's most iconic monuments. Modeled after the towering Art Deco statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Statue of the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was lit up on Thursday with images of Pope Francis ...

Built in 1922 by the Catholic Church, the Christ the Redeemer statue is inside the Tijuca National Park, a sprawling 3,953-hectare expanse of restored Atlantic Forest recognized as one of the world’s ...