Christ the King of Lisbon (Portugal) tops a sanctuary overlooking the waters of the
Tagus. The monument, 110 meters high, offers visitors a breathtaking view of the city
and its surroundings. The statue itself is 28 meters tall. At its base is a chapel dedicated
to Our Lady of Peace. The idea of its construction came from the Patriarch of Lisbon,
Cardinal Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira, after a trip to Brazil. The monument was
inaugurated with great pomp in 1959. The statue is a work of the sculptor Francisco
Franco de Sousa.
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