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Vasco da Gama Bridge
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Named after the famous 15th-century explorer, Vasco da Gama, this immense cable-stayed bridge across the Tagus River is eleven miles long, and punctuated with more than seven miles of bridges and viaducts.
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Book M
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GO LISBON, GO
Jun 2022
Lisbon is one of the nicest cities in the world. People are very friendly and kind.
Coffee and cakes are superb and vinho verde is an excellent all-around drink.
June 12 is the St Anthony fiesta and the whole of Central Lisbon is permeated with the smell of BBQ sardines. Azulejos, the ceramic tiles are the decoration signature across the whole of Portugal. While in Lisbon do not miss Palacio della Fronteira on the outskirts of the city with easy connections. But make an appointment to Palacio; there are many functions there. And make sure you buy FADO CD; would help you to remember your experience of a good time in Lisbon but also in Portugal.
Written February 6, 2023
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Mike F
Vancouver, Canada103 contributions
Absolutely phenomenal piece of driving
Feb 2020
Every time I travel to and from Lisbon International, I end up taking this fantastic bridge that saves me a tremendous amount of time coming to or going away from Lisbon. It’s not at all busy like 25 April bridge, the reason I believe must have to do with the cost of rolling as you pull a tab and travel to your destination and that fee is based on the kilometres you have used it for... never the less, the amount of time you save is incredible (time is money 🤪) so I strongly recommend the use of the bridge/highway...
Written February 3, 2020
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William G L Corlett
Liverpool, UK190 contributions
Long Bridge
Jan 2020 • Friends
Once the longest bridge in Europe and named after a Portuguese famous explorer, it"s a pleasure to cruise along this bridge at sensible speeds.
As you leave Lisbon behind and cross the vast river. This bridge seems to go on for ever in a good way.
It's a treat to drive across it at sunset.
Written April 12, 2020
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WorldTravellerSoon
Canada351 contributions
Amazing bridge between Lisbon and Montijo
Apr 2022
As soon as we planned to go to Lisbon, I planned to see and cross the Vasco da Gama bridge (not by foot) - the second longest bridge in Europe.

We went to Parque das Nacoes and the Vasco da Gamma Mall. From this area, we took bus 431 (or bus 432) to cross the bridge to Freeport Outlet Mall.

It was a wonderful ride on the bridge when the weather was nice. I could see the bus leaving Lisbon behind and heading to a long journey to Montijo. It took the bus 20 mins to cross the bridge.
Written April 29, 2022
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,212 contributions
Europe's longest bridge
Jun 2022
Named after the famous Portuguese explorer, this is the longest bridge in Europe spanning over the Tagus river.
It connects the new northeastern part of Lisbon - Parque des Nacoes (Nations Park) with a small town of Montijo across the bay.
If you have time, I suggest an interesting trip over this bridge, making a full circle through towns of Montijo and Almada and returning to Lisbon over the 25 April bridge (see that review). It will require around 2 hours with included stops on interesting places along the way.
Written July 4, 2022
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia42,596 contributions
Long Bridge
May 2019
We travelled on the Vasco da Gama Bridge on a Bus when we left Lisbon to go to Seville, in Spain. This is a very long bridge indeed. It is 17 kilometres long and it acts as a link, connecting two parts of Portugal! The bridge opened to traffic in 1998, the same year the International Lisbon Expo was held. In fact it was parts of the works, leading up to that Expo. And of course it is named after the most famous Portuguese explorer.
Written April 18, 2020
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Malgorzata
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The bridge is really impressive
Jul 2020
One of the most interesting bridges I have had the pleasure to cross. The Vasco da Gama Bridge was inaugurated on March 29, 1998. His name commemorates the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's arrival in India in May 1498. Currently, it is the second largest bridge in Europe with a length of 17 km. A good alternative to the 25 de Abril bridge. A great work of engineering.
Written January 24, 2021
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NaanAndLuchi Travels
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Longest Bridge in Europe
Aug 2020
We were so mesmerized by the bridge when we first saw it. That we really did want to see it the next time if possible. One of the longest bridges in Europe. We wanted to film this experience. I am glad we could. Check it out on Channel NaanAndLuchi Travels. This is from Day5 Part1 of our trip. The bridge has a total length of 12.3 kilometers.
Written August 22, 2020
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom8,241 contributions
17+ Km of Bridge
Mar 2020
This giant, snaking cable-stayed bridge is very impressive. At over 17km, it's the longest bridge in Europe - so long that it’s pretty hard to make out the end of it. It’s relatively new and was only opened to the public on 29 March 1998. Apparently it took 3,300 workers and 18 months to build it which I found an astonishingly short period of time. 

It is named after the famous explorer, Vasco da Gama, who 500 years earlier in 1498 discovered the first sea route between Europe and India. He sailed via Africa at a time when no-one was really very sure whether the Indian and Atlantic Oceans were even connected. This was a game-changer and meant that all trading, including valuable spices, could now be done by sea instead of being trekked overland from India so it’s very appropriate that the bridge is named after him.
Written February 9, 2021
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INTILUSION
Dallas, TX208 contributions
Surprised!
Jan 2015 • Solo
To be honest I went to Lisbon with no expectations. This city is not like any other European city full with tourists. I liked that it was different and I didn't even research much about it. I discovered it all hour after hour. When I saw the Vasco da Gama bridge I was truly impressed. It looks never ending in the naked eye, but I learned it is about 10 miles long. The next time I will drive from Spain and enjoy it up close, I read you have to pay a toll. But taking pictures from afar is free. = )
Written April 11, 2015
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