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When the statue of Christ the redeemer was chosen as a world heritage site?

Christ the Redeemer was chosen as a world heritage site on July 7, 2007.


How tall is christ the redemer in Brazil statue?

In Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil there is what is thought to be the worlds fifth biggest statue in the world. The statue is called Christ The Redeemer and is approximately 98 feet tall.


Does Brazil have the biggest statue of Christ?

Yes, Brazil has the largest statue of Christ in the world called Christ the Redeemer. It is located in Rio de Janeiro and stands at 98 feet tall.


What are facts about Brazil such as populationbirdssloganflag?

Well, Brazil contains many different agricultural exports such as cofee, coacoa, and citrus. Brazil also has a famous statue called the Christ Redeemer, Which was nominated to be a world wonder. Hope I helped.


What is one of the 7 Wonders of the World located in South America?

Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil .


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Taj Mahal, Petra, Machu Picchu, The colloseum, Christ the Redeemer Statue, Chichen Itza, and the Great Wall of China


Attractions in Brazil?

Christ the Redeemer, Iguazu Falls, Amazon River, Fernando de Noronha and Fernando de Noronha are the most popular attractions in Brazil. Although, Chris the Redeemer is one of the most visited wonder around the world.


Why is the redeemer one of the world wonders?

In short, it is because leading corporate sponsors, including Banco Bradesco and Rede Globo, lobbied to have the statue voted into the new top seven.Christ the Redeemer was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World on July 7th, 2007 by The New Open World Corporation.It is considered the second largest Art Deco statue in the world and is located at the peak of the Corcovado mountain. It is am impressive statue and symbol of Christianity. Of course a list of seven wonders of the world is highly subjective but this statue is impressive and in my opinion worthy of its status as a wonder.


What wonder of the world is older Statue of Zeus in Olympia or Colossus of Rhodes?

I think the older wonder of the world is the statue of Zeus in Olympia.


What is the Jesus statue called in Brazil?

The statue was designed by a Brazilian by the name of Heitor da Silva Costa. As well as sculpt the 38 meter high statue he also oversaw the construction from 1926 to 1931 as he was also an engineer. The span of the statue from finger tip to finger tip is an incredible 28 metres. At the bottom of the Jesus statue there is also a small chapel which can accommodate around 150 worshippers.


Why is Christ the redeemer a wonder of the world?

Because the New7Wonders of the World were selected by popular vote and Brazilian corporations spent fortunes to get Brazilians to vote for it (including Brazilian telecoms waiving all texting fees for voting).


Which is the largest holy shrine in the world?

All i know is that the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro is the 2nd largest Art Deco statue. I have no idea what the 1st is.ANSWER 2:Completed in 1626, the Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City covers 5.7 acres.