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The Statues of Cultural Icons in Rio

By Michela DellaMonica, Contributing Reporter

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL — Every city marks its history with monuments and statues, and Rio is no different. Throughout the Cidade Maravilhos there are icons honoring historical figures such as of nobleman and battle officers, however the majority of statues are of artists and musicians who helped shape the city’s culture.

Typical bronze statues of great writers, poets, composers and idealists are found throughout all of the neighborhoods from park benches to city sidewalks.

Perhaps one of the most recognizable bronze statue in Rio de Janeiro to visit is of Michael Jackson in Morro . . .

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