Santuário do Cristo Rei
Built as a result of a promess made by the Bishops of Portugal to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the hope of keeping the country away from the horrors of the second world war, the monument of the Christ-King (Cristo-Rei) is located on the Almada plane, 113 metres above sea level and has fabulous views of the Tejo river's
Contacts
Monumento ao Cristo Rei
2800,Almada
- tel:212751000212751000
- email: [email protected]
- website: https://cristorei.pt/
- social network: https://www.facebook.com/cristoreisantuario/
- 5.00€
- Private parking
- Churches, Chapels & Temples
- Visitable (no guide)
Characteristics
- monday: 10:00-19:00
- tuesday: 10:00-19:00
- wednesday: 10:00-19:00
- thursday: 10:00-19:00
- friday: 10:00-19:00
- saturday: 10:00-19:00
- sunday: 10:00-19:00
opening hours
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