Cristo Rei, Sacred Heart of Jesus monument in Garajau, Portugal.
The stone statue rises 14 meters above Ponta do Garajau, extending its arms toward the Atlantic Ocean from a clifftop position.
French sculptors Pierre Lenoir and Georges Serraz completed the statue in 1927, following a commission from local landowner Aires de Ornelas and his wife.
The statue marks a location where non-Catholic Christians were denied burial rights on Madeira Island until religious restrictions changed in 1770.
Visitors can reach the monument through public transportation from Funchal, with free access to the grounds throughout the year.
This statue preceded the construction of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer by four years, making it an early example of monumental Christian art.
Location: Funchal
Inception: 1927
GPS coordinates: 32.63855,-16.85066
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:07
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