With the #Rio2016 Olympic Games rapidly approaching, the iconic '#ChristtheRedeemer' statue keeps a watchful eye over Rio's #Maracanã Stadium. The historic venue is set to host this Friday's #OpeningCeremony, kicking off the first-ever #Olympics to be held in South America. Among the world's most recognizable and visited landmarks, the stunning statue was completed in 1931 and stands 30m (98 ft) tall atop #MountCorcovado in #Rio de Janeiro, #Brazil | July 31, 2016 | 📷: budamendes | #GettySport #🇧🇷 #🏅