Ponte 25 Abril - Lisbon, Portugal
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The 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left bank of the Tagus river.
Waymark Code: WM68YD
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/25/2009
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The 25 de Abril Bridge (translation: 25th of April Bridge, in Portuguese: Ponte 25 de Abril) is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left bank of the Tagus river.
It was inaugurated on August 6, 1966 and a train platform was added in 1999.
It is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA, due to their similarities and same construction company.
With a total length of 2,277 m, it is the 20th largest suspension bridge in the world.
The upper platform carries six car lanes, the lower platform two train tracks.
Until 1974 the bridge was named Salazar Bridge.
Source: Wikipedia
Stamp Issuing Country: Portugal
Date of Issue: 2008
Denomination: 1.85 Euro
Color: Multicolor
Stamp Type: Multiple (blocks, etc.)
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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