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

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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.
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Workers climb the Christ the Redeemer statue for restoration.
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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.
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Architect Cristina Ventura (R) at her workstation inside the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Architect Cristina Ventura works beside a structural sketch of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Architect Cristina Ventura checks the statue's arm.
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Architect Cristina Ventura sits inside the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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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.
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Architect Cristina Ventura at her workstation inside the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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A worker prepares to climb the Christ the Redeemer statue for restoration.
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