25 de Abril Bridge

Where it is & how to get there

• Best views: From LX Factory, Belém riverside or the Cristo Rei statue across the river.
• Pilar 7: An experience centre inside a bridge pillar with a glass-floored viewpoint.
• Ferry: Ferries to Cacilhas offer views from the water.

The story of the 25 de Abril Bridge

The bridge opened in 1966 and was originally named after the dictator Salazar. After the Carnation Revolution of 25 April 1974, it was renamed to celebrate the return of democracy.

Its red colour and design resemble the Golden Gate Bridge, built by the same American company. Across the river, the Cristo Rei statue overlooks the bridge and the city.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• See it from the riverside at LX Factory.
• Visit Pilar 7 for a glass-floored view of the traffic below.
• Take the ferry to Cacilhas and visit Cristo Rei.

What's around the 25 de Abril Bridge

• LX FactoryCreative hub under the bridge.
• Cristo ReiStatue across the river.
• BelémMonuments 10 minutes west.
• MAATRiverside museum.

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