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20th-century architecture
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The Exact Year Christ the Redeemer Was Built—and Why It Matters Today
The statue’s construction spanned a decade, but its origins trace back to the early 20th century, when Brazil sought to assert its presence on the world stage...
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The Hidden Story Behind When Was the Statue of Christ the Redeemer Built
The project began in 1922, when Catholic leaders proposed a monument to celebrate Brazil’s centennial of independence. But the statue’s birth wasn’t smooth...