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The statue of Jesus. On the very top of Corcovado Mountain you'll see the enormous statue of Jesus, which has become the symbol of Rio. Jesus can be seen in every point of the city. One can get to Corcovado Mountain by a small train, minibus or taxi. The marvelous view on the city is just unforgettable. At the bottom of the statue take place cafes, a small museum and the chapel. Train from Rue Cosmo Velho goes every half an hour from 8.30 to 18.15. If to go back by the last train, you'll have an opportunity to enjoy the fantastic view on Rio.

Pao de Acucar. Another place with a beautiful view on the city and the harbor (Bahia de Guanabara) is the rocky mountain to the south from the center Pao de Acucar (in Portuguese it means 'the sugar-loaf'). On half way to it you'll see Urca Mountain with its restaurants and small galleries. In evenings some open-air concerts are organized there. To get to the top of Pao de Acucar one can either use a funicular or go afoot, but in this case you should get prepared for a hard way. Pao de Acucar is very popular with alpinists: there are a lot of routes. Another way to look at Pao de Acucar is flying by helicopter.
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