Virtuoso Life - November/December 2007 - (Page 190) BIG SHOT Christ the Redeemer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Add this to your list: Almighty views and an art deco icon infused with the spirit of samba. Glow ImaGes / alamy » What: Built between 1926 and 1931, Christ the Redeemer lords over some of South America’s most prized beaches and glamorous nightlife. The 98.5-foot soapstone and concrete sculpture is synonymous with Rio de Janeiro and was recently voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. » Where: The supernal statue soars 2,310 feet above Guanabara Bay atop Mount Corcovado’s hunched back. Wind up a narrow road via taxi or ride the cog railway through Atlantic rain forest to its precipitous perch and climb the final 220 steps (or take the escalator) for dizzying 360-degree city views. » When: Visitors are welcome daily from 9 am to 6 pm; go early to avoid crowds. – JuSTiN PAul NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2007 190
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