25th April Bridge

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.

After 45 months of construction, it was inaugurated on August 6th, 1966, and was named Salazar Bridge, after António de Oliveira Salazar, dictator of Portugal until 1974. After the Carnation Revolution that took place on April 25th, 1974, and Salazar’s regime was overturned, the Bridge was given its current name.

It was designed by the American Bridge Company, also responsible for the San Francisco Bridge, and this is why the 25 de Abril Bridge looks a bit like the Golden Gate and why they are often compared.

Pilar 7 Experience

The Pilar 7 Experience offers a tour to discover all of the secrets of the 25 de Abril Bridge and the history of this iconic monument in Lisbon. You can also enjoy the best views from a scenic lookout that is 262 feet (80 meters) tall.