Statue of Christ the King
Статуя Христа Царя
The Statue of Christ the King is located in Almada, Portugal, overlooking the Tagus River. It is a Catholic monument inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. The statue stands 28 meters tall atop a 75-meter pedestal, completed in 1959.
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The monument was inaugurated on May 17, 1959, with its construction beginning in 1949. It represents gratitude for Portugal's non-involvement in World War II. Visitors can access the site via a bridge from Lisbon or by ferry across the Tagus River. An elevator within the pedestal takes visitors close to the statue's base, offering panoramic views.