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Coordinates: 38.762°N 9.043°W. The Vasco da Gama Bridge ( Portuguese: Ponte Vasco da Gama; pronounced [ˈpõtɨ ˈvaʃku ðɐ ˈɣɐmɐ]) is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts that spans the Tagus River in Parque das Nações in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
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.
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Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts that spans the Tagus River in Parque das Nações in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
The famed bridge named in his honour in Lisbon, the Vasco da Gama Bridge that crosses over the Tagus River estuary, spans 17.2 km (10.7 miles) and was the longest bridge in Europe at the time of its inauguration in 1998.
- Although his exact birth date is unknown, Vasco da Gama was the third son of Estêvão da Gama, a minor provincial nobleman who was commander of the...
- Vasco da Gama was best known for being the first to sail from Europe to India by rounding Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. Over the course of two voyage...
- During Vasco da Gama’s first voyage, he carried padrões (stone pillars) as marks of discovery. He erected one on an island near Mossel Bay, South A...
Jan 12, 2021 · Where is the Vasco da Gama Bridge? The bridge is in Lisbon, spanning over the Tagus River. How to Get to Vasco da Gama Bridge? On the red line, you’ll find the metro station Moscavide. This is the closest station to the bridge. Upon exiting the station, walk towards the river. Then you will see the Vasco da Gama Tower.
Find out where Vasco da Gama Bridge is located on the map of Lisbon and see the nearby attractions. Zoom in and out, click on icons and export to KML on this easy-to-use map.
Learn about Europe's longest bridge, named after Portugal's famous explorer, and how to visit it by walking, metro, or cable car. See attractions, views, and nearby hotels in the Parque das Nações district.
