Christ the King (Almada)
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The Sanctuary of Christ the King[1][2][3] (Portuguese: Santuário de Cristo Rei) is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon situated in Almada, in Portugal. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, after the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon visited that monument. The project was inaugurated on 17 May 1959. The giant statue was erected to express gratitude because the Portuguese were spared the direct destructive effects of World War II.
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Sanctuary of Christ the King | |
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National Shrine of Christ the King | |
Santuário de Cristo Rei | |
38°40′43″N 9°10′17″W | |
Location | Almada, Setúbal District |
Country | Portugal |
Website | http://www.cristorei.pt/ |
History | |
Dedication | National tribute to the Sacred Heart |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | António Lino |
Style | Modern architecture |
Specifications | |
Length | 25 m (82 ft) |
Width | 25 m (82 ft) |
Administration | |
Diocese | Diocese of Setúbal |
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