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El Cristo Del Corcovado: 95 Years Since Its Inauguration

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Madrid, 12 Oct (EFE).- After almost a decade of construction, the monument was completed to celebrate the first centenary of the independence of Brazil. The statue was built in France in pieces and transported to Mount Corcovado for assembly. The entry El Cristo del Corcovado: 95 years of its inauguration was first published in HolaNews.

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On a rainy October 12, 1931, Rio de Janeiro welcomed its new symbol. The statue of Christ the Redeemer was officially unveiled atop Corcovado, a figure with outstretched arms facing the city and Guanabara Bay. The ceremony took place on the mountain, which rises about 710 meters above sea level. It was attended by President Getúlio Vargas, the governor of the Federal District Pedro Ernesto, Cardinal Sebastião Leme, and representatives of Brazil'…

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Madrid, 12 Oct (EFE).- After almost a decade of construction, the monument was completed to celebrate the first centenary of the independence of Brazil. The statue was built in France in pieces and transported to Mount Corcovado for assembly. The entry El Cristo del Corcovado: 95 years of its inauguration was first published in HolaNews.

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He is still young, plays Dona Maria da Conceição Silva do Amaral, 100 years old, speaking about Christ the Redeemer, who arrives this Monday at 95. Towards the centenary, the greatest symbol of the River will be increasingly celebrated. Rector of the Sanctuary Christ the Redeemer, Father Omar Raposo announces a series of initiatives for the coming years. Among them, 27 national stages and three in other countries of the Race of Christ; an intern…

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Anniversary of the monument coincides with the day of the patron saint of Brazil and marks the beginning of the countdown to the centenary, in 2031

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On October 12 in Brazil is celebrated the Day of Our Lady of the Aparecida Conception, patron saint of the country. But in the city of Rio de Janeiro the celebration is double, because the Christ Redeemer, emblematic figure that rises on Mount Corcovado, celebrates that same day. With just raising his gaze [...] The entry The iconic “Christ Redeemer” turns 95 years old was first published in First Edition.

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Globo broke the news in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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