Christ the Redeemer and the Colosseum have just shaken hands in Rome, uniting Brazil and Italy in a historic agreement between two of the New Seven Wonders of the World, transforming two of the planet's greatest landmarks into a cultural bridge filled with tourism, memory, faith, and international cooperation.

Christ the Redeemer and the Colosseum have just shaken hands in Rome, uniting Brazil and Italy in a historic agreement between two of the New Seven Wonders of the World, transforming two of the planet’s greatest landmarks into a cultural bridge filled with tourism, memory, faith, and international cooperation.

Written by Viviane Alves

Published on 31/05/2026 at 13:47

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Cultural twinning between the monuments foresees actions in tourism, education, sports, economy, and appreciation of historical, artistic, and religious heritage

Two of the most emblematic monuments on the planet officially formalized, on May 28, a cultural cooperation agreement that officially brings Brazil and Italy closer together.

The Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer, located in Rio de Janeiro, and the Colosseum Archaeological Park, in Rome, signed a twinning document at the Italian archaeological site itself.

The initiative establishes a permanent network of cooperation focused on culture, tourism, education, sports, and economy. Information released by the institutions involved also highlights the strengthening of dialogue between peoples and the promotion of a culture of peace.

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Rome hosts ceremony that brings two of the most famous monuments on the planet closer

The ceremony brought together the rector of Christ the Redeemer, Father Omar, the director of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, Simone Quilici, and the Brazilian ambassador to Italy, Renato Mosca.

Representatives of the institutions highlighted the importance of the rapprochement between two heritages recognized worldwide for their historical, artistic, cultural, and religious value.

The signing of the agreement reinforces the role of the monuments as symbols of national identity and as instruments of international rapprochement through culture and tourism.

Joint projects are now part of the agenda of the two institutions, strengthening the exchange of experiences and the appreciation of their heritages.

Partnership foresees exchanges, conferences, and international promotion

The document establishes a permanent schedule of activities aimed at institutional cooperation.

Among the planned actions are:

• Cultural and educational conferences;

• Workshops for exchange of experiences;

• Institutional exchanges;

• Reciprocal visits between representatives of the two countries;

• Joint actions for international promotion;

• Projects to enhance historical, artistic, and religious heritage.

Each initiative seeks to expand the global presence of the monuments and strengthen the exchange between Brazil and Italy.

New opportunities for cultural cooperation are also becoming part of the strategy of the two institutions.

Christ the Redeemer and Colosseum share the title of New Seven Wonders of the World

The Christ the Redeemer and the Colosseum have been part of the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World since 2007.

The selection occurred through a global popular vote that gathered millions of participants from various countries.

International recognition has transformed the two monuments into widely known symbols visited by tourists from all over the world.

Historical significance, cultural relevance, and tourism importance help explain the symbolic dimension of the partnership announced in Rome.

Tourism, heritage, and international cooperation gain prominence

The twinning is part of a broader strategy of the Sanctuary of Christ the Redeemer, which already maintains partnerships with other symbolic locations in different regions of the world.

New opportunities related to tourism, culture, and heritage enhancement are among the main objectives of the initiative.

Historical heritage plays a significant role in bringing societies closer, strengthening institutional ties, and expanding the exchange of cultural experiences.

Christ the Redeemer and the Colosseum now share an official connection that unites two of the greatest symbols of Brazil and Italy.

Could a partnership between two New Seven Wonders of the World further increase the international visibility of these monuments in the coming years?

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