Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Since 1931, the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer has towered over Rio de Janeiro, its outstretched arms seen by many as a testament of the warmth of the Brazilian people.

Standing 125 feet (38 m) high, and located at the peak of the 2,300 (710 m) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park, the statue is the work of the sculptor Paul Landowski, to a design by local engineer Heito da Silva Costa.

It is a truly inspiring site, with panoramic views of one of the word's most exciting and beautifully situated cities.