When I think of Rio de Janeiro, I think of approaching the city from a plane and seeing the massive Christ the Redeemer statute. I never gave this statue that is counted among the seven wonders of the world much thought -- until today.
This 10-minute video describes history of the statue, why it was built, and the experience of walking up the mountain to view it. While there is a tram that can bring you to the statue's base, many people elect to walk up the stairs instead as a pilgrimage.
What I found particularly interesting was that the original vision for the statue was to have Jesus holding a cross in one hand and the world in another. The idea was rejected when the concept was being shopped around because people started calling the statue "Jesus will a ball in his hand."
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