Cristo Rei
Type: Attractions, Great Views, Religious Sites, Romantic, Sightseeing
10Best Says
Looming large on the south bank of the river is one of Lisbon's most incongruous monuments, the Cristo Rei (Christ the King) statue. It's the Portuguese version of Brazil's famous Cristo Redentor in... Read More
Looming large on the south bank of the river is one of Lisbon's most incongruous monuments, the Cristo Rei (Christ the King) statue. It's the Portuguese version of Brazil's famous Cristo Redentor in Rio de Janeiro and while much smaller in scale, it's still an impressive sight. The statue itself is 92 feet tall but stands on a pedestal 270 feet high. It was inaugurated in 1959. It's certainly worth the effort to visit because the views are staggering and take in all of Lisbon, the Ponte 25 de Abril road bridge and the Tagus estuary. A lift, plus a few steps, takes sightseers to the platform beneath the statue. Coincide any excursion with good weather for the finest perspectives.
Address:
Alto do Pregal
Lisbon, 2800-058
+351 21 275 1000
Hours:
- Winter: Daily; 9am-6:30pm
- Summer: Daily; 9am-8pm
Website:
cristorei.pt
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paul Bernhardt
Lisbon Local Expert
- Sightseeing: "Visiting mid-afternoon means the sun is falling on the city from the west - better light for photographs."
- Best for Sightseeing Because: The view back across the river towards the city is absolutely stunning. The perspective also takes in the Lisbon coast and the south bank.
