If you want to admire the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge from a special vantage point, a visit to the Pilar 7 Experience is a must. Located at the 7th pylon (the bridge has 14 pillars in total) near the LX Factory complex, this attraction includes a museum with exhibits on the history, construction and engineering of the bridge, as well as an observation deck. You can also catch a glimpse of the multitudes of cables which are strung together to make up the gigantic cable supporting the bridge. The highlight attraction is of course the 80 metres high observation deck, which can supposedly be reached via the elevator, but unfortunately the elevator has not been functioning for quite a while now. Left with no choice, we have to climb up the wide staircases of the pillar, equivalent to a 26 storeys building, before reaching the observation deck for unique views above the river, at the same level of the bridge's upper deck and over the city. Entry is free with the Lisboa Card, plus it's usually not as crowded as the Belem attractions, so it's definitely worth spending a couple of hours in this area to cover both the Pilar 7 Experience and LX Factory.

Pillar 7 is easily found (only wide and grey pillar, visible from a distance). There was hardly anyone on weekdays in the middle of the afternoon. It must be said that the elevator that allows to climb the 26 floors was (still) broken down. It's indicated at the entrance. We therefore pay only 3€ the climb on foot. It goes quite well, we can stop between each floor if necessary (metal steps). On the 5th floor there hard left a view and explanation of the cables and measures of the bridge, but nothing more. Which I find disappointing! Upstairs, the view is 360 degrees panoramic, we are at the height of the cars.

Frankly, it was disappointing. That was also because the elevator was broken and we had to walk all 30 floors up (and down again). Well an experience so to speak..... I found the exhibition very bare. I just expected more of it in terms of explanation, seeing things and more about the construction and the building process. On top you have an incredibly beautiful view and it is of course a fine piece of craftsmanship.

We wanted to try out the P7 experience with our Lisbon pass, the experience started at ground level when we were told the lift to the top wasn’t working , so 26 flights of stairs 300 steps later we arrived at the top , some stunning views and a clear plastic stepping platform to add to the experience . The bridge is impressive at all levels vu up close and personal is an extra bit cheeky. The walk down was long long but fun all in all. The P7 experience added to my 24,400 steps I did that day . Thank you

We gave this a go to kill some time before the Monastery and because it was free with the Lisboa pass we had. The lift was not working but at 26 flights we didn't mind too much and on the plus side it was quiet. The views of the bridge at the top are decent and the glass floor viewing deck was quite cool. If you are in that part of Lisbon and have a pass it's worth a go, but I wouldn't recommend paying solely to do this experience.

Unfortunately, the elevator was broken. After 2 days still, the pilar is not on a (tourist) route. You go there especially, too bad (disrespectful) that nowhere says that the elevator is broken. If you look up the opening hours, there is nothing about an elevator that is broken.

Apart from the lift to the viewing platform being out of service when I visited I am realy pleased I did visit this unusual attraction. The view from the top of the bridge, the river and the city are great. Took some lovely photos while I got my breath back from the 8.5 minutes walk up. Probably because the lift wasn't working there wern't many people at the top, so every cloud does have a silver lining. Really enjoyed the exhibition display areas as well for the history and bacjground technical explanations as well. Although I didnt use either the climbing wall and bar at ground level also looked great.

In this visit you have the possibility to climb to a pillar of the bridge 25 and April By the route before starting to climb has the history of the bridge Up to the 1st floor go by elevator where you can see where the cables are tight From the I have to make the visit on foot to the top , there are quite a few steps to climb there is an elevator but they do not let it use say it is broken but by the comments here then it is years Otherwise I did with a child of 5 years he did super well the route but is a child used to walking and always full of energy to want to explore new sites I just don't leave Nora Max because they don't let use the elevator