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After death of tourist, rector of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer hopes for changes
A Brazilian tourist died while visiting the Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro, on Mar. 16, allegedly due to the ...
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9 Top Rated Tours in Rio de Janeiro
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Colombian diplomat hit by a stray bullet in Sao Paulo as a robbery attempt was taking place nearby
Last December, an Argentine tourist was shot in Rio de Janeiro after he mistakenly drove his car into a low-income community on his way to the Christ the Redeemer statue. Gastón Fernando Burlon, ...
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Clowns and musicians bring the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio hospital
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Clowns complete with red noses and tutus delivered the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio de ...
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Poland is building a 180-foot Virgin Mary statue that will set a world record
Construction is underway on a 180-foot statue of the Virgin Mary in Konotopie, Poland, set to be the tallest of its kind. The statue will stand on a 50-foot crown pedestal near the existing ...
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Flames, feathers and fangs: Rio Carnival parade in pictures
The Beija-Flor samba school has been crowned winner of Rio de Janeiro's celebrated carnival parade competition. Thousand gathered at the city's giant Sambadrome arena to watch the top 12 samba ...
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Virgin Mary sculpture standing nearly 200 feet set to be tallest religious statue in the world
The statue of Mary itself is to be 133. ... Land have been coming for years," the release said. The Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stands almost 100 feet tall, while Christ the ...
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Lightning chips a finger from Christ the Redeemer right hand
Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statue with its arms extended overlooking Rio de Janeiro in Brazil was struck by lightning damaging the statue's right hand thumb, making it lose one finger ...
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A Lighthouse in Rio de Janeiro's Landscape: the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum by Oscar Niemeyer
Floor Plan Level 2. Image Vía Museo de Arte Contemporánero de Niteroi The terrain was narrow, surrounded by the sea and the solution occurred naturally, having as a starting point the ...
Rio’s Carnival kicks off as mayor gives key to the city to King Momo
Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch. King Momo’s five-day reign over the festivities opened on Friday.
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Messages of support for Pope Francis projected onto Christ the Redeemer in Brazil
Images and messages wishing Pope Francis a swift recovery were projected Thursday night onto Rio De Janeiro's landmark Christ the Redeemer statue.
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'Stay Strong, Holy Father!': Image of Pope Francis Projected Onto Christ the Redeemer Statue
An image of Pope Francis was projected onto the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Thursday, February 27, while he underwent treatment for bilateral pneumonia. This footage shows ...