Literally dominating the city, the Art Deco statue of Christ was built in 1931 on the top of Corcovado Mountain (710 mt.), in Tijuca Forest National Park. Nearly 40 metres tall, known to be one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, the statue embraces the city with its arms wide open. If you want to see the Christ closely, enjoying a breathtaking view of Rio, be ready for a long line. If you don’t like crowded places, you can stop at one of the stunning viewpoints on the street (Belvedere Marta is one).

You can reach the statue also by train (the train access is located at Rua Cosme Velho 513. The ticket office opens every day between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm. The trip takes 20 minutes).