April 25th Bridge

April 25th Bridge

The April 25th Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril) is a suspension bridge spanning the Tagus River (Tejo river), connecting Portugal's capital Lisbon with the opposite bank of Almada. Prior to 1974, the bridge was called the Salazar Bridge, and it was renamed the "April 25th Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril)" to commemorate the overthrow of the military dictatorship by the Portuguese people on April 25, 1974, during the Carnation Revolution, which led to the establishment of democracy.

The April 25th Bridge opened to traffic on August 6, 1966, and a railway track was added in 1999. The bridge is 2,277.61 meters long in total, with a main span of 1,012.88 meters, making it the longest suspension bridge in the world in the 21st century. Due to its color being similar to that of the Golden Gate Bridge in the United States, it is often referred to as the sister bridge of the Golden Gate Bridge. In fact, the April 25th Bridge was built by the American company that constructed the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. The upper level of the bridge has six lanes, while the lower level has two railway tracks. From the bridge, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the entire city of Lisbon and the quietly flowing Tagus River.

Ponte 25 de Abril

Reason to visit: The longest suspension bridge in the world in the 21st century

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Portugal[Portugal]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Lisbon District [Lisbon District]