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The Christ the Redeemer statue is located atop the 2,300 foot Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city.

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What is the famous mountain landmark in Rio de Janeiro?

Corcovado mountain (the one with Jesus on top)


What are Brazil's two major landmarks?

The statue of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain (both in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro)


Where is the statue of Christ the redeemer located?

Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


Which mountain is christ the redeemer standing on?

Christ the Redeemer statue is located on top of Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


What is the Brazilian name for Sugar Loaf Mountain?

Pão de Açúcar is a Portuguese equivalent of 'Sugarloaf Mountain'. It's a famous, cherished landmark of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On top of the mountain is the equally famous, cherished landmark of the statue 'O Cristo Redentor' ['Christ the Redeemer'].


What is the famous landmark near Rio de Janeiro?

The most famous landmark is called "Christ Redeemer" (Cristo Redentor) and is a large statue of Christ standing 38 meters high. It is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It had its corner stone set in 1922 and its opening on October 12, 1931. Another famous landmark could be considered to be: Sugarloaf Mountain.


What are famous places in Brazil?

Places like Rio de Janeiro and the's the place where Christ the Redeemer statue. Also there is the amazon rainforest and sugarloaf mountain. Try searching around.


What famous figure stands atop a hill in Rio de Janeiro?

Jesus christ


What mountain in what city did Jesus ascend from?

The city is Rio de Janeiro and it is called 'Christ the Redeemer.'


Where exactly in Rio is the Christ the Redeemer statue located?

The Christ the Redeemer is located on Corcovado mountain. It is found in Rio de Janeiro. The mountain is found in the Tijuca Forest National Park and overlooks the city.


What city has a huge statue of jesus with his arms outstretch?

There is a famous statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is called "Christ the Redeemer" , It is 30 meters tall, weighs 700 tons, and is located on the Corcovado mountain in Tijuca Forest National Park.


What mountain has a statue on top of it?

Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue is called Christ the Redeemer or Cristo Redentor in Portuguese.