Ponte 25 de Abril Review

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Ponte 25 de Abril

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Completed in 1966 and originally dedicated to Dr. António de Oliveira Salazar, this bridge earned a name change after the 1974 revolution, which lurched into action on April 25 of that year. Lisbon's first suspension bridge across the Rio Tejo, linking the Alcântara and Almada districts, stands 230 feet above the water and stretches almost 2½ km (1½ mi). It's a spectacular sight from any direction, although most gasps are reserved for the view from the top downward. Crossing by car, bus, or train is a thrill every time—except, perhaps, during rush hours.

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