Christ the King (Almada)

Sanctuary of Christ the King
National Shrine of Christ the King
Santuário de Cristo Rei
The outstretched arms of the Christ the King sanctuary, projected towards the city of Lisbon
38°40′43″N 9°10′17″W / 38.67861°N 9.17134°W / 38.67861; -9.17134
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

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.