Christ the Redeemer rises high above Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from the peak of Corcovado Mountain. From this height, the entire city, coastline, and Guanabara Bay spread out below. This view shows how ...

The foundation for the famous Christ the Redeemer statue was laid on April 4, 1922. October 12 marks the anniversary of when this monument, numbered among the 7 manmade wonders of the world, which was ...