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Monuments and Tourist Attractions

Iguacu Falls The Iguacu falls is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Brazil, bringing thousands of travelers from all around the world. It has got a natural beauty, as it widens and arcs around a wonderful jungle. The Iguacu plunges and crashes down in the layered falls at the boundary with Paraguay and Argentina. The falls is a width of over 3km and height of around 262 feet.



Brasilia Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, is one of the world’s most planned cities. It officially became the capital in 1960. Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer designed the major official buildings. The city, which was otherwise dry, yellow and barren, was changed into an attractive one in the time span of just three years, from 1957 to 1960.



Jesus Christ statue Jesus Christ statue is located at the top of Corcovado Mountain at a height of 710 meters. This statue in Brazil is certainly one of the world’s best know and most visited monuments. This statue represents Jesus standing with outstretched, welcoming arms and is one of the most famous symbols of this city. The entire statue of Jesus Christ is 38 meters high with the statue accounting for 30 meters, the span from fingertip to fingertip is 28 meters and there is a small chapel in the base. This view point offers a great view of downtown Rio de Janeiro. The Jesus Christ statue was finished in 1931.