It is one of the most iconic vistas in the world and was unveiled nearly a century ago – on 12 October, 1931. Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer sits on top of the 700-metre (2,300ft) Corcovado ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The iconic statue, which overlooks Rio de Janeiro from 700 metres high, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world.