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Santuário de Cristo Rei (Almada) Almada - Portugal Point_of_interest in Almada, Setubal

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Santuário de Cristo Rei towers 110 meters above Tagus River southern bank, inspired by Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue. Portuguese episcopate commissioned the monument in 1949 as gratitude......

The monastery complex consists of several buildings arranged around a central courtyard. The main church dates from the Byzantine period and features remarkable frescoes and iconography.

Visitors can explore the museum which houses ancient manuscripts and religious artifacts. The library contains over thousand rare books and documents.

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Great place to visit, beautiful scenery and very peaceful atmosphere. The staff was helpful and the facilities were well maintained.

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Great place to visit, beautiful scenery and very peaceful atmosphere. The staff was helpful and the facilities were well maintained.

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