Completed in 1966 and originally named after dictator Salazar, this
suspension bridge across the Tagus River changed its name after the
revolution of April 25, 1974.
It's a spectacular sight from any direction,
with an overall length of 2278m (approx. 1.5 miles), and the longest central
span in Europe (1013m/3323ft), longer than San Francisco's Golden Gate
Bridge, which it resembles.
Its foundations also hold the world record by going 80m (262ft) below the
riverbed to stand on basalt rock.
Underneath it is an attractive dock and marina overlooked by restaurants and bars.
A museum and observation deck connected to one of the bridge's pillars was added in 2017 (accessed next to the Vila Galé Opera Hotel), allowing visitors to know about the history and engineering behind the bridge, while getting a view over the city from the top.
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Where: Best seen from Doca de Santo Amaro.
How: Take the Cascais train from Cais do Sodré, getting off at Alcantara-Mar station and exiting to the left, towards the river. To visit the observation deck, exit to the right and walk towards the Vila Galé Opera Hotel.
Docas - Attractive dock area with cosmopolitan
bars and restaurants.
Jeronimos
Monastery - A World Heritage monument; Vasco da Gama's resting place.
Belem
Tower - The city's icon; a symbol of the Age of Discovery.
Discoveries
Monument - The world's explorers in stone.
Berardo Museum - World-class collection of modern art.
Coaches
Museum - The world's largest collection of magnificent royal coaches.
Maritime
Museum - The story of Portugal's pioneering role in world exploration at the sea.
Archaeology
Museum - Archaeological finds from over the centuries.
Belem Cultural
Center - Modern cultural center with regular exhibitions and events.
Tropical
Garden - Beautiful garden with rare plants from around the world.
Belem
Palace - The home of Portugal's President.
Memoria
Church - Elegant neoclassical church.
Ajuda
Palace - An extravagant royal palace.
Ajuda
Botanical Garden - Beautiful gardens overlooking the river.
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