#Corcovado mountain

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Since the early 20th century, the massive Christ the Redeemer statue has stood at the tip of the Corcovado mountain, spreading his arms and overlooking Rio de Janeiro.

Scaling nearly 40 meters from the base of its pedestal to the top of the figure’s head, the art deco sculpture is a landmark in Tijuca National Park and a busy destination for tourists.

Brazilian photographer Leonardo Sens has also set his sights on the cultural icon in recent years, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moon perfectly nestled within Christ’s hands.

After three years of observing celestial patterns and tracking the satellite’s position, Sens successfully captured the sought-after shot on June 4.

According to PetaPixel, he positioned himself on Icaraí Beach, which is about seven miles from the statue, and photographed the moon just as it passed behind the figure, who appears to hold the glowing orb in his outstretched palms in an act of divine alignment.

Sens frequently documents the skies and natural landscapes, and you can find more of his work on Instagram.

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6th May

Traffic Cop.

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Have some WK crew in Disney World

I've been holding onto these for nearly 3 years now and never posted them. Better late than never, even if they do look shitty by my current standards.

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Corcovado mountain and Hotel Internacional in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Brazilian vintage postcard, mailed in 1913 to Limoges

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Rio de Janeiro -2023-

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A może by tak rzucić wszystko i wyjechać do Rio?

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The house in which I lived was seated close beneath the well-known mountain of the Corcovado.

"Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World, 1832-36" - Charles Darwin

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Rio skyline night, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit. 

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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state

Perched high atop Corcovado Mountain, Christ the Redeemer is more than a religious symbol or tourist attraction — it’s an enduring icon of Brazilian identity. 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 welcome the more than 4 million visitors who make the trek to see the monument each year. But now, its management and future are at the center of a growing debate over religion, conservation, and governance.

In October, a bill was introduced proposing transferring the management of the land where the statue sits from federal oversight to the Catholic Church. Proponents argue that the church’s stewardship will resolve longstanding infrastructure and accessibility issues. Critics, however, see the move as a threat to Brazil’s secular state and its environmental commitments.

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Christ The Redeemer - Rio De Janerio - Brazil

Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor, standard Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈkɾistu ʁedẽˈtoʁ]) is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and built by Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with French engineer Albert Caquot. Romanian sculptor Gheorghe Leonida sculpted the face. Constructed between 1922 and 1931, the statue is 30 metres (98 ft) high, excluding its 8-metre (26 ft) pedestal. The arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone. Christ The Redeemer differs considerably from its original design, as the initial plan was a large Christ with a globe in one hand and a cross in the other. Although the project organizers originally accepted the design, it later changed to the statue of today, with the arms spread out wide.

The statue weighs 635 metric tons (625 long, 700 short tons), and is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca National Park overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro. This statue is the largest Art Deco–style sculpture in the world. A symbol of Christianity around the world, the statue has also become a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil and was voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

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Francisco Coculilo. Rio de Janeiro com Corcovado ao fundo visto por Niterói. Rio de Janeiro with Corcovado mountain in the background seen from Niterói.

Франциско Кокулило. Рио-де-Жанейро с горой Корковадо на заднем плане, вид с города Нитерой.

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Harper’s Bazaar announced Jessica Minh Anh’s upcoming fashion phenomenon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

On their latest edition, Harper's Bazaar announced Jessica Minh Anh's upcoming fashion show on the largest and most luxurious cruise ship in Brazil next month.

The show attracted media coverage from across 5 continents, building anticipation from all audiences and fans of the supermodel.

J Summer Fashion Show 2023 promises to bring a feast for the eyes with fashion collections from brands around the world against the majestic backdrop of Rio de Janeiro with symbols such as statues. Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado mountain and Copacabana beach. Along with that is a meaningful message about the intertwine between cultures and bold ideas.

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Today's poem: by Bernadine Evaristo

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Rio de Janeiro

City in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit. The city is also known for its sprawling favelas (shanty towns). Its raucous Carnaval festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba dancers, is considered the world’s largest. 

Neighborhoods: Lapa, Rio das Pedras, MORE

Area code: 21

Founding of Rio de Janeiro on 1 March 1565

Painting Foundation of the City of Rio de Janeiro. Author: Antonio Firmino Monteiro (1855-1888).

Founded: 1 March 1565; 458 years ago

Highest elevation: 1,020 m (3,349 ft)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | shavnore

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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state | CNN