Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau
Portugal
The original statue of Christ the Redeemer in Garajau, Madeira.
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5 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau, a site of significant cultural and historical interest located on the southeastern coast of Madeira. We are standing before a monumental statue of Christ the King, its arms…
Listen in the app2The Statue — An Art Deco Beacon
As you stand at the foot of the Cristo Rei statue, you can appreciate its clean, modernist lines. This is a classic example of Art Deco design, a style that was at the height of its popularity in the 1920s. …
Listen in the app3The Coastal Path — A Walk on the Edge
Leading away from the statue toward the edge of the cliff is a beautifully maintained path that offers some of the most heart-stopping views in Madeira. As you walk out onto the narrow promontory, the ground falls away on both…
Listen in the app4Garajau Nature Reserve — Protecting the Blue
The waters directly below the Cristo Rei statue are part of the Reserva Natural Parcial do Garajau. Established in 1986, this was the first marine reserve in Portugal and remains one of the most successful. …
Listen in the app5Closing
As we conclude our visit to the Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau, we reflect on the layers of meaning that define this remarkable site. We have stood before the oldest Christ the King statue in the Lusophone world, walked the…
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What is Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau?
Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau is a place in Portugal with 5 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 5 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.6385, -16.8506 |
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