In Pictures: Restoring Brazil's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Rio de Janeiro's famous spot is restored ahead of its 90th year atop Corcovado Mountain

Published: March 25, 2021 12:27 Reuters and AFP

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Christ the Redeemer is celebrating its 90th anniversary in October 2021 and is receiving restoration work to ensure that it looks its best for the public and visiting tourists. Image Credit: AFP

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Workers climb the Christ the Redeemer statue for restoration. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Architect Cristina Ventura, who is in charge of the Christ the Redeemer statue restoration, walks towards the statue, as work is underway ahead of its 90th anniversary. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Architect Cristina Ventura (R) at her workstation inside the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Image Credit: AFP

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Architect Cristina Ventura works beside a structural sketch of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Image Credit: AFP

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Architect Cristina Ventura checks the statue's arm. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Architect Cristina Ventura sits inside the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Image Credit: AFP

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Architect Cristina Ventura shows an area being tested for defects inside the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Image Credit: AFP

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Architect Cristina Ventura at her workstation inside the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Image Credit: AFP

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A worker prepares to climb the Christ the Redeemer statue for restoration. Image Credit: REUTERS

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