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Almada is the name of the village located just opposite to Lisbon on the southern bank of the river Tejo. It is home to the impressive Cristo Rei statue which can be seen from Lisbon.
The statue is a miniature version of Rio's giant Jesus. The 110 m tall monument was erected in 1959 to thank God for having spared Portugal during WWII.
As the statue is situated on a hill it offers panramic views of Lisbon, Belem and especially of the bridge Ponte 25 de Abril. The view can already be enjoyed from the cliff plateu, so there is not necessarily a need to take the lift up to the viewing platform.
Directions:
To get to Almada and the Cristo Rei Statue I took a ferry from Cais Sodre to Cacilhas. From there the bus #101 serves a route directly to the statue, but I decided to walk along the waterfront and take the lift "Elevador Panoramicoda Boca do Vento" up the cliff. Another walk led me to the statue.
On my way back I walked down to the Ponte 25 de Abril and took bus #53 over the bridge back to Lisbon. Leave a Comment
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A little far from the touristic area, in modern Lisboa, stands my favorite monument: The "Monumento aos Mortos da Guerra Peninsular", which means the dead fighting the French invasions of Napoleon's soldiers.
It's a medium size monument, but so harmonious, so expressive, so perfect, that each time I see it I find it even better then before.
It is in the square of Entrecampos, the meeting point of Av. da Republica, Campo Grande, Av. Estados Unidos and Av 1? Maio. Leave a Comment
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It is a 110 metre high statue of Christ and it was inaugurated in 17th of Mai 1959 and built because Portugal didn?t enter in the II World War.
From which there is an amazing view over Lisbon and the estuary of the river Tagus (Tejo).
When I took the picture it caught a plane in the snap as well. :-)))
If you enlarge the photo you be able to see the plane.
There is also a church and a shop with religious items in the area.
>Transport: Cacilhas Ferry boat
>Opening hours: Daily 9.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
>Admission: 2,00 EUR Leave a Comment
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 Painted ceiling at the Town
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Just amazing the view but be prepared for the wind with warm clothes. Leave a Comment
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One of the most typical works during the dictatorship of "Estado Novo" was a large alley, with the interesting building of the !ST in one top, and a large fountain sustaining a garden in the other. The harmony of the ensemble is regularly being broken with massive works, that last for... an eternity. Political retaliation? Leave a Comment
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 Lisbon - Tile museum
gothic portal by salinhoptLeave a Comment
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Built after the 1755 earthquake, this palace was unfinished due to french invasions. Used by the government for some feasts, is has been restored and enriched with art collections. Its location, in somewhat despised area, means few visitors, but if you don't mind crossing some degraded areas (under recuperation), you may be surprised by large views, and the splendorous colours of Lisbon. Leave a Comment
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Located in the eastern part of Lisbon, it stands a little bit isolated, turning it in a less visited monument. It's a very interesting church from the 16th century, now making part of the Tile Museum, though allowing an independent visit. To go there, you must search for Xabregas, served by bus. Leave a Comment
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