1. Photos Below is the 25 de Abril Bridge
When i first glance the 25 de Abril Bridge, i thought i was in San Francisco. The bridge looks exactly the same to that of the Golden Gate. That's why it is often compared to it.
Facts:
* 25 de Abril Bridge - is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon to the municipality of Almada.
*It was built by American Bridge Company. The same company that constructed the San Francisco Bay Bridge not the Golden Gate Bridge.
*It has a total lenght of 2,277 m making it the 21 largest suspension bridge in the world.
* In 1974 25 de Abril Bridge was change to Salazar Bridge.
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| The popular tram 28 passes through the oldest quarters are still the best way to reach the top of the steepest hills around Lisbon. |
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| Photo was taken in Rossio Square the busiest and liveliest square in Lisbon. The photo above is a baroque fountain, there were two of these standing opposite each other which added to the whole beauty of the square. |
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Elevador de Santa Justa or Santa Justa Lift also known as the Elevator of Carmo is one of Portugal's best landmark. It was originally powered by steam. It is 45 meters (147ft) high and can carry a maximum of 25 passengers for 2.80 euro cost. designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, a student of the great iron craftsman Gustave Eiffel Read more at: http://www.lisbonweekendguild.com/lisbon-sights/Elevador_Santa_Justa.html Copyright © LisbonWeekendGuild.com designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, a student of the great iron craftsman Gustave Eiffel Read more at: http://www.lisbonweekendguild.com/lisbon-sights/Elevador_Santa_Justa.html Copyright © LisbonWeekendGuild.com designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, a student of the great iron craftsman Gustave Eiffel Read more at: http://www.lisbonweekendguild.com/lisbon-sights/Elevador_Santa_Justa.html Copyright © LisbonWeekendGuild.com |
 The Santa Justa Lift was designed by Raoul de Mesnier du Ponsard, Gustave Eiffel apprentice that's why the structure's has similarities to Paris' Eiffel Tower. The Elevator connects from downtown to Bairro Alto.  Baroque fountains in Rossio Square - Baixa  Baroque fountains in Rossio Square - Baixa. The building behind the fountain is the Dona Maria II National Theater, a monumental neoclassical building built in the 1840s and crowning the pediment is a statue of playwright Gil Vicente.  Statue of King Jose I showing him on horseback, wearing his emperor's mantle, measuring 14 meters in height.  Arch de Triumph  Terreiro do Paço or The Palace Square is the place where the royal palace stands where the royal family used to live. Because of the earth quake the palace was damaged and so the royal family transferred in Belem.       Baroque fountains in Rossio Square - Baixa. The building behind the fountain is the Dona Maria II National Theater, a monumental neoclassical building built in the 1840s and crowning the pediment is a statue of playwright Gil Vicente.  The 27 meters in height Dom Pedro IV monument is consists of pedestal and marble, allegories of Justice, Wisdom, Strength, and Moderation, qualities attributed to him.  King Jose I statue          One of the subway route       |
Ganda naman. I want to go there! :)
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Nice. Thanks for posting the pics of these great structures. :D
ReplyDeleteWow. Ibang level naman pala itong mga travels mo, pang-international! I'm sure you'd experience traveling solo someday--with the wodnerful places bah naman in this country! :)
ReplyDeleteyes, another post on Portugal. it makes me really want to visit Lisbon soon. hopefully i could find a reason though other than checking the places you have been haha
ReplyDeleteIf I would go to Europe, Lisbon would be included in my itinerary.
ReplyDeleteyou have very beautiful travel photos :)
ReplyDeletethe building with the painting looks very visually rich :)
Wow, you've captured the beauty and timelessness of the place with your photos.:)
ReplyDeleteI just love European architecture.
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks like the Golden Gate Bridge! I'd love to visit Europe someday too!!! ...
ReplyDeletethe pictures of the coins reminded me of Nicholas Sparks' novel "Dear John"
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Beautiful suspension bridge,
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though they have similarity, lets take into consideration that this bridge has its own character though they may look similar to that one in San Francisco.
i wanted to ride a tram as well very soon! somewhere in the country! xx
ReplyDeleteThe fountain is so lovely! But, Louis Vuitton caught my attention :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Germany, indeed. I have never set foot in that country but have seen loads of movies shoot in Germany. Beautiful buildings, relaxing coffee shops, not too busy streets. I want to go there someday. Will add it to my wishlist :D
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