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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer vs Paco Imperial
Both are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Statue of Christ the Redeemer scores marginally higher than Paco Imperial. Statue of Christ the Redeemer comes in at 85 with praise from 4 publications like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
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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Paco Imperial
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Praca 15 de Novembro 48, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"This two-story building with thick stone walls and an ornate entrance was built in 1743, and for the next 60 years was the headquarters for Brazil's captains (viceroys)."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Imperial Palace stands at the heart of the Praça XV. Now one of the city's foremost cultural centres, it holds temporary exhibitions of painting and sculpture and has its own cinema."
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Frommer's
"It's a pleasingly simple structure...it serves as an exhibition hall for traveling cultural exhibits. A room on the ground floor charts the history of the palace, with maps, paintings, and engravings"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The building was neglected for many years but has been restored and is used for exhibitions and concerts; its cinema frequently screens foreign and art-house films."
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