25 de Abril Bridge - Wikipedia
The 25 de Abril Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte 25 de Abril, 25th of April Bridge, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpõtɨ ˈvĩtɨ (i) ˈsĩku dɨ ɐˈbɾil]) is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left (south) bank of the Tagus River.
25 de Abril Bridge - LISBON Portugal TOURISM
25 de Abril Bridge seen from Docas de Santo Amaro. Originally named after Prime Minister (and dictator) Salazar when it was inaugurated in 1966, this bridge changed its name after the 1974 revolution that happened on April 25th.
Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge: Tourist Guide - LisboaVibes
Aug 22, 2024 · The Ponte 25 de Abril in Lisbon, Portugal, is iconic orange due to the special paint used during construction. The color chosen matches the warm tones of the city’s buildings and creates a striking contrast against the blue waters of the Tagus River.
25th April Bridge - The longest suspension bridge in Europe
At 1.4 miles (2,277 meters) long, the 25 de Abril Bridge holds the record for the longest suspension bridge in Europe and was the first bridge to be built in Lisbon. The 25 de Abril Bridge has two levels, the top level is for cars, and the lower, which was added in 1999 is for trains.
Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon – The Golden Gate Bridge of ...
Oct 29, 2023 · The Ponte 25 de Abril bridge is located in Portugal capital city, Lisbon. The suspension bridge is on the south west border of Lisbon, and spans over the Tagus river (Tejo river in Portuguese). The bridge connects Lisbon to …
The Ponte 25 de Abril, Lisbon suspension bridge
The Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in Lisbon. The bridge spans the Tejo Estuary at its narrowest point and is the only bridge leading south out of the city.
25th of April Bridge (PONTE 25 DE ABRIL), Lisbon
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 ...
Walk across the Ponte 25 de Abril - FromPlaceToPlace.travel
The Ponte 25 de Abril or bridge of the 25th April is one of the landmarks of Lisbon. Large and proud it crosses the Tagus, but crossing the Ponte 25 de Abril by foot is almost impossible. The Ponte 25 de Abril reminded us a little bit of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Lisbon’s Iconic Bridge: The Ponte 25 de Abril
Mar 3, 2024 · The vibrant city of Lisbon is adorned with a striking symbol of resilience and modernization – the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge. Often likened to San Francisco’s Golden Gate, this imposing suspension bridge spans the mighty Tagus River, connecting the heart of Lisbon to the bustling municipality of Almada.
25th April Bridge, Lisbon - Lisbon | Bridges | Portugal ...
Stretching across the estuary at the Tagus River in Lisbon is the Ponte 25 de April (25th April Bridge); the largest suspension bridge in Europe and the 20th longest in the world.