Top 10 Monuments & Statues in State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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.

Represented by the imposing figure of a warrior on his horse, the Medieval Knight's Square was designed by Baron Smith de Vasconcelos, who had the dream of creating a space to honor the great heroes of his time, as well as to make life his ideals and they battle to aim their goals. Thus, an important structure is about 5 meters high and is located at the entrance of the Solar, our bar and restaurant. Come visit us and check out this beautiful monument!

This small fishing village was made famous with a 1960s visit by the French actress Brigitte Bardot, who is memorialized by a bronze statue on the Orla Bardot promenade.