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.

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.

This impressive bridge closely resembles the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, with its name commemorating the Portuguese Carnation Revolution of 25 April 1974. The suspension bridge connects Lisbon, on the north bank, with the commuter districts of Almada on the south bank.

How to Get to 25 de Abril Bridge. The fastest way to reach Pilar 7 is taking the train that goes to Cascais, which departs every 20 minutes from Cais do Sodré Station. It stops in Alcântara-Mar Station in just 4 minutes, and from there you can walk down Avenida da Índia to the bridge.

The iconic 25 de Abril Bridge, a lengthy and impressive suspension masterpiece, gracefully spans the Tagus River. It is beauty and efficiency combined, having dual tiers cater to both cars and trains.

Oct 20, 2023 · Lisbon Bridge, also known as Ponte 25 de Abril, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Portuguese capital. Spanning the Tagus River, this grand suspension bridge connects the city of Lisbon to Almada, offering breathtaking views of …

Aug 22, 2024 · The 25th of April Bridge or Ponte 25 de Abril towers above the Alcântara area. It is one of the most beautiful bridges connecting Alcântara on the north bank to Almada on the south bank. It is located in the narrowest part of the Tagus River and has a total length of 2,277 meters.

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.

Apr 25, 2019 · Red, high and impressive. That’s the 2 mile long bridge over the Tagus river. You would guess that Ponte 25 de Abril bridge is designed bij the by the same architect who drew the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, but thats wrong! Although the bridge looks red, the color is actually ‘International Orange’.

Feb 13, 2022 · Lisbon Golden Gate Bridge, Ponte 25 de Abril, is the longest suspension bridge in Europe. You can all the details about this Lisbon bridge in this article.