Location: Zona Sul (South Zone)
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Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ): The Best Monuments & Statues
With its plentiful beaches, dramatic mountains, and backdrop of samba and bossa nova rhythms, it's easy to fall in love with Rio de Janeiro. Made famous in song, Ipanema Beach is still the place to stroll, sunbathe, and be seen. The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, beckons visitors to Corcovado Mountain. Rio’s annual Carnaval celebrations are bacchanalian extravaganzas of feasting, music, dance, and costumed revelry.
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1. Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
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4.5 based on 64,954 reviews
In the top of the City is installed Christ the redeemer the most wanted touristic sides of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro. Biggest and most famous scripture Art Deco of the world, the Christ statue started to be planned in 1921 and it was developed by the engineer Heitor da Silva Costa over 6 years of job, from 1925 to 1931, the opening year of the monument. Located at Parque Nacional da Tijuca, 710 meter above the sea level, where anybody can appreciate one of the most beautiful views of the city. Over all 220 steps that lead to the famous statue feet, it was elected one of the Seven Wonders of the World made by formal voting in 2007 by the Swiss Institution New 7 Wonders Foundation. The monument is accessible by train, van or car. To get into the monument, there’s a nice ride by train that, during 20 minutes, it crosses Mata Atlantica until Corcovado’s top. The internet connection up there is good fre wi-fi and is a very safe place and LGBT friendly.
Reviewed By travelfoxYork
Don’t care wether the weathers good or bad you can’t come to Rio and not do this excursion- usually part of a multi experience ie Sugar Loaf - to stand there and see this magnificent sculpture with absolutely stunning views is breathtaking You can visit the small chapel at the bottom or just take in the views - selfies are obligatory mind-
2. Estatua de Frederic Chopin
3. Clarice Lispector Statue
4. Michael Jackson Statue
5. Estatua de Cazuza
6. Monumento a Sao Pedro do Mar
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade
8. Estatua de Tom Jobim
9. Estatua de Zozimo Barroso do Amaral
10. Estatua do Ayrton Senna
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Ayrton Senna is for many a hero and the greatest driver in Formula 1 history. With great charisma and self-esteem, he bravely defended the colors of our country has always been an example on and off the track. To honor this national idol, Hurb decided to present the city of Rio de Janeiro with a life-size statue on a podium-shaped base, where Ayrton Senna climbed 41 times over his career.
