Sanctuary of Christ the King

Magnificent experience. Best views of Lisbon and Almada. Has a little coffee shop on the teritory, free public toilets, parking on site is paid, €2. But you also can park next to the site on a public road if you will find a place. Has round viewing point, olive trees garden. You can pay €8 to get to the top of Cristo Rei. Has lift and some ques to get to it. Nice experience for all family.

Absolutely deserves a visit, especially under a sunny day! You can enter inside a great park, admire the landscape over Lisbon and, after a looong queue, take the lift to go up, and get an outstanding view again over the bridge and the river. I advise you to get in the afternoon, the queue is definitely shorter than the one in the morning.

Beautiful. We took the ferry and reached the other side of lisbon closer to this place. Then we went walking all the way to the base on the bank of the harbour. There were many restaurants too. From there we took the elevator and went to that top till the extent possible. We went at night. It was beautiful . Wish we could spend more time there.

Take the ferry and bus 3100 to the last stop. The bus is meters away from the ferry station. Its typically 1 to 1.5 hr wait time to go up to the top. Very well worth the wait. The views of Lisboa, the Christ, the Bridge, you can see the tower of Belem, and several other attractions are visible from the christ tower.

This spot is truly a hidden gem in Lisbon. The atmosphere is calm and refreshing, with plenty of shade that makes it perfect for a relaxing visit. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city, including the iconic red suspension bridge that adds a dramatic touch to the skyline. What makes this place even more special is the peaceful vibe — it’s not crowded, which allows you to fully take in the scenery and enjoy the moment. Whether you’re taking photos, having a quiet break, or just admiring the view, this location offers a perfect escape from the city’s busier tourist areas. Highly recommended for those looking for a scenic and serene experience in Lisbon.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plot twist: the best view is absolutely free and nobody tells you this Here's the thing about Cristo Rei - it's completely magnificent and you don't need to spend a single euro to have the full experience 🙌 This Christ the Redeemer's Portuguese cousin towers over the Tagus with proper dramatic flair, and the views from the base are already spectacular. Why pay for a lift when Mother Nature already gave you the perfect vantage point? The monument itself is impressive enough from ground level, and honestly, the real magic is in those sweeping panoramic views across to Lisbon's red rooftops and the 25 de Abril Bridge 🌉 Perfect spot for photos without the tourist trap pricing. The surrounding area is peaceful, well-maintained, and gives you that "I'm having a profound moment" feeling without the queue stress. Sometimes the best travel hack is realizing when you've already got the goods! Save your euros for pastéis de nata and enjoy this architectural beauty exactly as intended - from the outside looking fabulous. Smart travellers know when not to overthink it! ✨

Got the ferry across from Lisbon then an Uber up to the Sanctuary (around 4 euro which is 5 times cheaper than the scammers who approach you when you leave the terminal). The views from here back across to Lisbon are nice and it is a quite relaxing place although not huge. We only spent around half an hour here. We had checked in advance and couldn't find anywhere to pre-book tickets to go up the monument so disappointingly when we arrived we were told there were no tickets available for that day, I've no idea if you're supposed to go early then hang about all day or if your groups are booking them all up. Would have been nice but views from ground were still pretty great so probably saved us a bit of money. If you've got the ferry over don't miss the ship/submarine tour just next to the terminal before heading back across.

Overall the tower is a great visit with beautiful views, plenty of greenery, and plenty of seating to spend some time. The issue comes in terms of pricing, a simple ticket to go up the tower costs €8 if i remember correctly which is extremely high for an elevator ride and maybe 10 to 15 minutes of looking down on the landscapes. On top of that a lot of the souvenirs seem priced up simply for having religious iconography. All in all, well worth the trip, if even just staying under the tower.