Santo Cristo is a neighborhood in

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, Brazil. The neighbourhood is named after the

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''Santo Cristo dos Milagres'' ("Holy Christ of Miracles") situated in the port area.

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Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city) {{RiodeJaneiro-geo-stub