Vasco da Gama Bridge

The Vasco da Gama Bridge is the longest bridge in Europe. It is 17.2 kilometres long and was built for the 1998 World Exposition. The length of the bridge means that on cloudy days it’s impossible to see the other side.

Opened in 1998, it was named Vasco da Gama after the most important Portuguese explorer. It commemorates the 500th anniversary of his arrival from India in 1498.

The construction of the Vasco da Gama Bridge became more and more necessary as an alternative to the 25th April Bridge, because previously that was the only way to cross from northern to southern Portugal.

3,300 workers were needed to build the bridge over the span of 18 months.

Location

South of Park of the Nations.

Closest attractions

Oceanarium (2.68 miles)
Park of the Nations (2.82 miles)
Lisbon Airport (LIS) (5.01 miles)
Alfama (5.77 miles)
São Jorge Castle (5.91 miles)

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Hotels nearby

VIP Executive Art's Hotel
(2.97 miles)
Tivoli Oriente Hotel
(2.93 miles)
TRYP Lisboa Oriente Hotel
(2.95 miles)
Olissippo Oriente
(2.91 miles)