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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer vs Maracana
Both are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Maracanã Stadium ranks slightly better than Statue of Christ the Redeemer. Maracanã Stadium scores 87 with endorsements from 6 sources including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
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R. Cosme Velho, 513 - Cosme Velho- Rio de Janeiro -RJ, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241 125
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Concierge
"Rio's equivalent of the Statue of Liberty, this 125-foot-high statue of Christ has an arm-span of more than 90 feet."
Frommer's
"The Corcovado was recently chosen as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Atop Corcovado (which means ‘hunchback’), Cristo Redentor gazes out over Rio, a placid expression on his wellcrafted face."
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Travel + Leisure
"Atop one of the city's highest peaks, the world-renowned statue of Christ the Redeemer gives way to 360-degree views."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The statue of Christ the Redeemer, which looks out over Rio from atop Corcovado, has become the universal emblem of the city."
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Maracana
Fodor's
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Rua Professor Eurico Rabelo, Gate 16, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"Many fans have witnessed many historic sports moments at this stadium that hosted the 1950 World Cup and was the venue where the soccer star Pelé scored his 1,000th goal."
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Concierge
"Maracanã, the largest soccer stadium in the world, plays host to Flamengo's home game."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Maracanã Stadium has mythical status... its pitches have welcomed all the greats: Pelé, Ronaldo, Maradona."
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If you want to have a truly unique experience, go along to a futebol match... the excitement is contagious.
Travel + Leisure
"Maracanã is one of the biggest soccer stadiums in the world and an icon in soccer-obsessed Brazil."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This mythical stadium was the scene of Pelé's legendary 1000th goal."
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