Vasco da Gama Tower Lisbon
The Vasco da Gama Tower is the centerpiece of the Parque das Nações (Nations Park) district of Lisbon. It is a stunning piece of contemporary architecture.
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| Vasco da Gama Tower Lisbon |
The 145 meter-tall, steel Vasco da Gama Tower (Torre Vasco da Gama) symbolizes the sail of a caravel and references the history of Portuguese exploration and the Age of Discoveries.
The structure was built for Expo 98 and is one of the tallest structures in Portugal. In 2012 the five-star Myriad Hotel opened next to the tower.
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| The structure is illuminated at night |
The structure is illuminated at night and makes for a beautiful sight. The viewing platform at the top is no longer open but there are plans to reopen it.
Nearby is the 17 km long Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest bridge in western Europe.
Access - Getting There
Take the Linha Oriente Line (color-coded red) to Gare do Oriente Station.
There are also suburban line trains to Oriente and several bus routes including the #208, #210, #708, #725, #728, #744, #750, #759, #782, and #794.
A cable car connects the Oceanarium to Vasco da Gama Tower.
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| The total height of the tower is 145 meters |
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