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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 ...
Daily Sabah2d
Wrong turns lead into Rio de Janeiro’s deadly gang-run favelas
A growing number of tourists and locals are being led into Rio de Janeiro's dangerous favelas by navigation apps, exposing ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency6y
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 ...
U.S. News & World Report4mon
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 ...
KTBS7d
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 ...
MercoPress21d
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 ...
BBC4y
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 ...
Routesonline8d
Why Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will host the 19th edition of Routes Americas.