Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
Listed among the New Seven Wonders of the World, Brazil’s iconic art deco Christ the Redeemer statue was completed in 1931 and is 124 feet tall, including its pedestal. It sits atop 7,300-foot Corcovado Mountain within Tijuca National Park. A steep hike leads to the statue’s base with a payoff of views of the vast city and Atlantic Ocean. Vans are also available. Although the statue is hollow with a staircase, the general public is not permitted to climb the statue.
