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Cristo Rei

Sanctuary and viewpoint·Almada

Across the Tagus

About Cristo Rei

The Santuário de Cristo Rei is at Alto do Pragal, Avenida Cristo Rei, in Almada, across the Tagus from the city. Visits and tickets on its own site.

Why it's on our list

  • Views back to Lisbon

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cristo Rei before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Cristo Rei are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Jerónimos Monastery3.7 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
  2. The Tower of Belém4.1 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
  3. The Praça do Comércio4.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 20 min
  4. The Castelo de São Jorge5.1 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
  5. The Gulbenkian6.8 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 28 min
  6. The Oceanário12 kmCar or taxi 44 min
  7. Lisbon Airport12 kmCar or taxi 45 min

Railway stations

  1. Cais do Sodré station3.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 18 min
  2. Rossio station4.8 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
  3. Santa Apolónia station5.9 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 25 min
  4. Gare do Oriente12 kmCar or taxi 44 min

Location

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