Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Maracana Football Stadium

Maracana Stadium

Football, or rather soccer is the passion of Brazil. Almost every week this stadium is filled to capacity when the local teams of Brazil come to play. Flamengo, Botofogo,Vasco da Gama, Flumenese and several others play in this stadium which holds more than 100 thousand fans.

Christ the Redeemer

Christ The Redeemer Statue


The 8th Wonder of the World

Rio de Janeiro is home of Christ the Redeemer statue where millions of tourist come to visit every year. The Christ statue overlooks all of Rio de Janeiro and at night in back lit with lighting that gives a beautiful view of the statue.

Corcavado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro

Corcavado


This is one of the highest mountains in Rio de Janeiro. Its also the location of Christ the Redeemer statue. This mountain over looks all of Rio.