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“Christ the Redeemer”, in Rio de Janeiro, is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. It was built in the year 1922 and the construction took nine years. The statue stands almost 40 meters tall and is located at the Peak of Cordovado Mountain, overlooking the city. The statue was built with reinforced concrete and the outer layers were made of soapstone, because of its enduring qualities and ease of use. The design represents the Christian Cross, with Christ standing over a pedestal with open arms. On its 75th Aniversary, in October 2006, a chapel was consecrated under the statue, named for the patron saint of Brazil, Nossa Senhora Aparecida. It allowed Catholics to hold Baptisms and Weddings there. It is my favorite of the New World 7 Wonders because, of all seven, this one isn’t an actual building, but a statue, in other words, it’s the only one that wasn’t meant to have a practical purpose, but to be admired as a monument.It’s also my favorite because it’s a representation of Catholic Art and, by the position it was built in, it looks as if the “Christ the Redeemer” were protecting the whole city.

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And here are some links to webpages related to architecture:


 * Interior Design Magazine


 * World Interior Design Network


 * Alltop


 * House Design News


 * DigsDigs