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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
The Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call it, is a postcard not only for the city of Rio de Janeiro but for ... “We cannot accept that Christ the Redeemer, Brazil’s most recognizable ...
In Rio de Janeiro, a wrong turn leads from paradise to peril
One victim was visiting Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Another hopped into an Uber for a night out in ...
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Brazil’s Christ Redeemer statue illuminated in blue and white for Israel’s 70th anniversary
(JTA) — National landmarks in Brazil and Poland were illuminated in blue and white to celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary. The Christ Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, which is managed by the ...
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Christ the Redeemer
The monument rests atop Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca National Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro ... to reach Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer. Using public ...
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Lightning chips a finger from Christ the Redeemer right hand
Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statue with its arms extended overlooking Rio de Janeiro in Brazil was struck by ... Research Center said that on that night over 40.000 lightings and thunder ...
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Dozens of tourists victims of mass robbery when climbing the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio
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 ...
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Why Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will host the 19th edition of Routes Americas.
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Let's explore Rio de Janeiro in South America
Freya: No Rodge, he’s in Rio de Janeiro. This all used to be covered ... You can see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, and the amazing natural harbour. Freya: I thought you’d never ...