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The 25 de Abril Bridge, connecting Lisbon to Almada over the Tagus River, is a 2,277 meter long suspension bridge. Opened in 1966 as Salazar Bridge, it was renamed after the Carnation Revolution in 1974. Originally designed with four traffic lanes, today it has six, in addition to a railway line on the lower deck, added in 1999.
November 24, 2023
The 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge in Lisbon, Portugal, very similar to San Francisco's Golden Gate. It crosses the Tagus River, connecting the capital to the city of Almada. Inaugurated in 1966 as the Salazar Bridge, it was renamed after the Carnation Revolution on April 25, 1974, in commemoration of the end of the dictatorship. It is a vital structure that carries both vehicles and trains.
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