Christ the King
Christ the King is a colossal statue of Jesus, pilgrimage site, shrine, and cultural heritage located in Almada, Portugal. Inception took place in 1959, featuring a 28 meter height, modern architecture style, and design by architect António Lino and creator Francisco Franco. It ranks number 8 by English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
July and August are warm months with daily highs reaching 24 °C to 25 °C and very little rain, making them suitable for a visit. November and December experience the highest rainfall, with 114 mm to 118 mm of rain over 9 to 12 days. Opening hours are 09:00-18:00.
The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, located 12 km away, and the site is 4 km from the capital of Lisbon. Nearby sights include the 25 de Abril Bridge at 1.8 km, Belém Palace at 3.3 km, the Monument of the Discoveries at 3.4 km, Jerónimos Monastery at 3.7 km, and Belém Tower at 4.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 118 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 89 | 72 | 54 | 66 | 46 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 96 | 114 | 118 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
