ATLANTIC PAVILION
A UFO-like arena
Shaped like an upturned ship (others say it resembles a UFO landed in the
middle of the city), the Atlantic Pavilion is officially
Portugal's largest indoor arena, with a capacity for over 15,000 spectators.
It is the
venue for major visiting bands and artists, and has hosted international events such as the Tennis Masters
championships, the World Indoor Athletics Championship, and the MTV Europe Music Awards.
A short walk from there is the Garcia da Orta Garden, named after a
16th century Portuguese doctor who studied and classified Asian plants. Its
vegetation came from the regions of the world explored by the Portuguese during
the Age of Discovery.
Get to Pavilhão Atlântico using Lisbon's metro or buses for free with the Lisboa Card.
How to Visit
Where: Rossio dos Olivais, Lote 2.13.01A, Parque das Naç&oyilde;es.
How: Metro - Oriente Station
What: www.pavilhaoatlantico.pt
Sights Nearby
Oceanarium - An odyssey of sea creatures in a state-of-the-art building.
Oriente
Station - A stunning modern station.
Portugal
Pavillion - A gravity-defying structure.
Interactive
Science Museum - Scientific exhibits with cutting-edge technology.
Vasco
da Gama Tower - The city's tallest building with a panoramic viewing platform.
Vasco
da Gama Bridge - One of the world's longest bridges.
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