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@ivrn - UnsplashVasco da Gama Bridge
📍 From Parque Tejo, Portugal
The Vasco da Gama Bridge, completed in 1998, is the longest bridge in Europe, stretching over 17 kilometers, including viaducts and a main span of 420 meters. Spanning the Tagus River, it offers panoramic views ideal for photographers, particularly at sunrise or sunset when the light plays beautifully on the water. The bridge's design is a striking mix of cable-stayed and girder bridge sections, creating an impressive modern aesthetic that contrasts with Lisbon's traditional architecture. It's a fantastic spot for capturing both close-up detail shots of its engineering and sweeping wide-angle images of its lengthy expanse. Adjacent to the Parque das Nações, it provides a backdrop for urban landscapes and snapshots of local activities by the riverbank.
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