The Best Sight in South of the River, Lisbon

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We've compiled the best of the best in South of the River - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Santuário Nacional do Cristo Rei

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Lisbon's answer to Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer was inaugurated in 1959 as a mark of thanks for Portugal's safety during the violence of World War II. Today, it's an important religious site, but most casual visitors come here for the spectacular views from the free lookout or the 262-foot-high viewing platform, reached by elevator.