Vasco da Gama Bridge - Wikipedia
WEBThe Vasco da Gama Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte Vasco da Gama) is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts that spans the Tagus River in Parque das Nações in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It is the second longest bridge in Europe, after the Crimean Bridge, [8] and the longest one in the European Union.
Vasco da Gama Bridge | Description, History, Dimensions, & Facts
WEBMar 29, 1998 · Vasco da Gama Bridge, cable-stayed bridge with approach viaducts that crosses over the Tagus River estuary in Lisbon, Portugal. Spanning 17.2 km (10.7 miles), the structure was the longest bridge in Europe at the time of its inauguration.
VASCO DA GAMA BRIDGE, Lisbon - 2024 Tourist Guide
WEBVasco da Gama Bridge, Europe's longest. The Vasco da Gama Bridge was inaugurated in 1998 as Europe’s longest and remains one of the largest in the world (it’s longer than Öresund Bridge, which links Denmark and Sweden).
Vasco da Gama Bridge: All About the Longest Bridge in Lisbon
WEBJan 12, 2021 · Being one of the largest bridges in the world, Vasco da Gama Bridge connects Lisbon to southern Portugal and Spain. As you’d imagine, it takes its name from the famous explorer of Portugal Vasco da Gama. Following the promenade of the Parque das Nações district, you can easily walk under the bridge.
Vasco da Gama Bridge - The longest bridge in Lisbon
WEBThe Vasco da Gama Bridge is the longest bridge in Lisbon and Europe. It was built for the 1998 Lisbon World Exposition and measures 17.2 km long.
10 Fascinating Facts About the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon
WEBJun 9, 2024 · At 17.2 kilometers (10.7 miles) in length, the Vasco da Gama Bridge once held the title of the longest bridge in Europe. Stretching across the Tagus River, it provides a crucial link between the northern and southern parts of Portugal.
Ponte Vasco da Gama Bridge Lisbon Guide
WEBThe Ponte Vasco da Gama Lisbon is the longest bridge in Portugal, and the 17km length spans the Tejo Estuary to the east of Lisbon. When it was inaugurated in 1998, it was the longest bridge in Europe and is named after Portugal’s great explorer Vasco da Gama.
The History of Vasco da Gama Bridge (1998) - lisbon.vip
WEBExplore the remarkable Vasco da Gama Bridge, Europe's longest bridge inaugurated in 1998, connecting Lisbon and showcasing Portugal's engineering excellence.
Vasco da Gama Bridge | Portugal Visitor Travel Guide To Portugal
WEBThe massive Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon stretches 17 km from the Parque das Nações to Alcochete and Montijo on the south bank of the River Tagus. The bridge is administered by Lusoponte which also operates the older Ponte Abril 25 Bridge that spans the Tagus from Alcântara to Almada and the statue of Cristo Rei.
Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon - all you need to know
WEBAt 12 kilometres, the Ponte Vasco da Gama is the longest bridge in Europe. This extraordinary engineering feat spans the widest part of the Tagus estuary from the north-eastern edge of Lisbon to the city of Montijo and serves as a major diversion for transit traffic out of the city.