Christ the King

On the banks of the Tagus River in the town of Almada statue of Cristo Rey. Her height - 28 meters, the statue on the 82-meter pedestal. 

Officially announced on the future of the pedestal in 1937, but came World War II. Episcopate made ​​a vow that if Portugal will avoid disaster, it will install over Lisbon Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ as the Portuguese people thanks God. The country remained neutral, and the promise of the church was kept. A lot of donations for the monument of Christ brought the woman to thank for the fact that their men and sons have not gone to war and survived. On the day of the Holy Trinity in 1959, the official opening of the monument. 

Today over Lisbon froze the figure of Christ with outstretched arms. Cristo Rey is the most famous tourist destination of Portugal. At the foot of the statue is an observation deck with a unique panoramic view of the entire city.