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Views back across the river; plan the onward leg from Cacilhas and viewpoint access.
Cristo Rei is the Almada sanctuary on Onur’s list for a view back across the river towards Lisbon. Pair it with Cacilhas if you like, but plan the onward journey: the sanctuary is not at the ferry terminal. Check access to the elevated viewpoint separately before deciding how to visit.
Before you go
A longer outing — consider public transport or a taxi · from Baixa (public area reference)
Walking estimates use distance and endpoint heights, not surveyed streets or step-free routes.
For the view back across the river from Onur’s list. Pair it with Cacilhas if you like, but plan the onward leg to the sanctuary—it is not at the ferry terminal. Check access to the elevated viewpoint separately.
Paid monument/terrace visit. Last ascent is20minutes before closing; capacity can stop entry earlier. The free sanctuary grounds are a different visit.
Paid Monument visit including terrace, Capela dos Confidentes and multimedia room. Grounds/chapel/ground viewpoint are separate free areas; €2 parking is extra.
The final terrace needs 74 narrow circular stairs even after the lift. This paid Monument visit is not wheelchair suitable; choose the separately free ground-level viewpoint if needed.
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The published schedule for Cristo Rei is: 1 October–31 March: 10:00–18:00 · Ticket desk and re-entry close 17:40. 1 April–30 September: 10:00–19:00 · Ticket desk and re-entry close 18:40. Paid monument/terrace visit. Last ascent is20minutes before closing; capacity can stop entry earlier. The free sanctuary grounds are a different visit.
Cristo Rei lists Monument visit · age13+: €10. Paid Monument visit including terrace, Capela dos Confidentes and multimedia room. Grounds/chapel/ground viewpoint are separate free areas; €2 parking is extra.
Cristo Rei: The final terrace needs 74 narrow circular stairs even after the lift. This paid Monument visit is not wheelchair suitable; choose the separately free ground-level viewpoint if needed.
Alto do Pragal, Avenida Cristo Rei, 2800-058 Almada
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Ammar Munir Hefnawy
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