25 de Abril Bridge, Lisbon, Portugal
The 25 de Abril Bridge is one of Lisbon's attractions especially when illuminated at night. Here an entrance ramp of the bridge is brightly painted.
The 25 de Abril Bridge in Lisbon is a suspension bridge that spans the Tagus River, connecting the capital city with the municipality of Almada on the southern bank. Opened in 1966 and originally named the Salazar Bridge after the Portuguese dictator, it was renamed following the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974, which ended the Estado Novo regime. The bridge, designed by the American Bridge Company, bears a striking resemblance to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge due to its similar engineering and color. It spans over 2 kilometers and consists of both road and rail traffic, with a lower deck for trains added in 1999. Structurally, it was the longest suspension bridge in Europe when it was built and remains a key transportation route, handling thousands of vehicles and trains daily.
