Billionaire wants to build statue of Virgin Mary taller than Christ the Redeemer
A Polish billionaire and his wife have just announced plans to build a statue of the Virgin Mary in his home country.
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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 the entire country. The statue’s wide-open arms, spanning 92 feet, seem to personally ...
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Christ the Redeemer
Recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus Christ stands ... Park and is the most famous attraction in Rio de Janeiro, visited by nearly 2 million people each ...
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Argentine tourist who was shot in the head in Rio dies, authorities say
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An Argentine tourist who was shot in the head and chest in Rio de Janeiro last month while making his way to the Christ the Redeemer statue died on Monday, Argentine ...
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Let's explore Rio de Janeiro in South America
Even the city’s name ‘Rio de Janeiro’ is Portuguese ... You can see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue, and the amazing natural harbour. Freya: I thought you’d never ask.