Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue and New York’s Empire State building turn off lights for Earth Hour
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue switched off its lights to mark Earth Hour. New York's Empire State ...
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Christ the Redeemer statue has long history as lake beacon
A family with longtime ties to the Canandaigua area has been working hard to raise awareness about a statue that holds a ...
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Virgin Mary sculpture standing nearly 200 feet set to be tallest religious statue in the world
Construction has begun on a 180-foot statue of the Virgin Mary in Konotopie ... been coming for years," the release said. The Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stands almost 100 ...
Construction begins of record-breaking Virgin Mary monument in central Poland
It is here that the construction of the largest statue ... This means that the statue will surpass the world-famous Christ ...
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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
Built in 1922 by the Catholic Church, the Christ the Redeemer statue is inside the Tijuca ... Increased noise, pollution, and construction could disrupt these habitats. But Dutra dismisses these ...
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Brazil’s Christ Redeemer statue illuminated in blue and white for Israel’s 70th anniversary
The Christ Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, which is managed by the Catholic Church, glowed in white and blue on Monday. Commenting on the Rio tribute, Israel’s honorary consul there ...
Poland is building a 180-foot Virgin Mary statue that will set a world record
Construction is underway on a 180-foot statue of the Virgin Mary in Konotopie, Poland, set to be the tallest of its kind. The statue will stand on a 50-foot crown pedestal near the existing Sanctuary ...