at a glance

rua redentor, located in rio's affluent ipanema neighborhood, was formerly named rua 30, and then given its current name in 1928, in honour of the christ the redeemer (cristo redentor) statue, one of the most visited attractions in rio de janeiro.

the christ the redeemer, located on the corcovado mountain, at more than 2,326 feet above sea level, was proposed in 1920 by the catholic circle of rio, who organized an event called semana do monumento (monument week) to attract donations and signatures in support of the building of the statue.