Monument · Cacilhas and Almada
Santuário Nacional de Cristo Rei
Facing Lisbon above the Tagus, this monument has a 28-metre statue resting on a pedestal formed by four pillars.
The monument faces Lisbon from a hill above the Tagus. It stands 110 metres tall, with a 28-metre statue and an 82-metre pedestal. Its four arched pillars represent the cardinal points.
It is in Cacilhas and Almada: see below the trips from Lisbon that go there.
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Trips from Lisbon to Cacilhas and Almada
Heritage
Cacilhas and Cristo Rei, across the Tagus
A short ferry crossing to see Lisbon from the south bank, with the Cristo Rei sanctuary and the Cacilhas waterfront.
- 3-4 hours
- about 5 km
- Ferry, Bus
- Partial accessibility
- No booking needed
Heritage
Cacilhas and Almada
Cross the Tagus to Cacilhas, visit Cristo Rei and explore old Almada, with the riverside descent dependent on the lift being operational.
- 4-6 hours
- about 15 km
- Ferry, Bus, Car
- Partial accessibility
- No booking needed
More to see in Cacilhas and Almada
Nearby, at other destinations
Beach
Praia do CDS
A Costa da Caparica beach where the municipality lists a centre dedicated to surfing activities.
Beach
Praia do Tarquínio-Paraíso
Tarquínio-Paraíso Beach is a practical introduction to Costa da Caparica.
Monument
Palácio Nacional de Queluz
A royal residence blending Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles, surrounded by gardens linked to court life.