On Friday were able to take a trip up to see Brazil's largest landmark - Christ the Redeemer.
Christ the Redeemer Statue was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Brazilian Independence in 1922. It was completed in 1931, and at 125 feet, became the largest Art Deco sculpture in the world! It's made of soapstone and concrete and weighs over 700 tons.
The summit is reached by a cog train that leaves every 30 minutes from the station on Rua Cosme Velho. The train to Corcovado had the distinction in 1901 of being the first electric train built in Brazil. Don't worry, it has since been replaced and modernized! The 20 minute train ride provides a nice ride through the tropical forest along a steep and winding set of tracks.
