Cristo Rei

Lisbon is a stunningly beautiful city, set as it is on seven hills overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It's a destination that inspires the imagination and captivates the soul. It also exudes a wonderfully romantic atmosphere. Admired from a distance, the Portuguese capital appears as if plucked out of a medieval picture book, its skyline punctuated by polished church domes, crenelated towers, and impressive monumental arches. But where best to absorb this beguiling perspective? Across the river soaring skywards from the south bank of the Tagus is Cristo Rei, the Christ the King statue. From the observation deck set under the open arms of this iconic landmark, Lisbon is unveiled in all its glory, a stunning marble and terracotta canvas that shimmers in an ethereal glow.