Christ the King
The Christ the King statue is a Catholic monument and shrine overlooking the city of Lubango in the South of Angola. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, as one of only four in the world.
- Type: Work of art
- Artwork type: statue
- Also known as: “Cristo Rei, Lubango”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Tundavala National Stadium.
Tundavala National Stadium
Stadium
Tundavala National Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Lubango, Huíla Province, Angola. Tundavala National Stadium is situated 3 km east of Christ the King.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lubango and Arimba.
Arimba
Suburb
Arimba is a town and commune of Angola, located in the province of Huíla. Arimba is situated 9 km east of Christ the King.
Christ the King
- Categories: colossal statue of Jesus and tourism
- Location: Huíla Province, Angola, Central Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-14.94002° or 14° 56′ 24″ south
Longitude
13.51185° or 13° 30′ 43″ east
Open location code
5FQM3G56+XP
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artwork
OpenStreetMap attribute
artwork_type=statue
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From German to Portuguese—“Christ the King” goes by many names.
- German: “Cristo Rei (Lubango)”
- German: “Cristo Rei”
- Portuguese: “Cristo Rei do Lubango”
Places with the Same Name
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Cristo Rei / Christ the King (Lubango) and Miradouro do Cristo-Rei / Christ the King Viewpoint.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Zona Turistica do Cristo Rei and L.
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