On March 29th, 1998, Europe's longest bridge officially opened in Lisbon, Portugal. The Vasco da Gama Bridge is an engineering marvel, stretching an impressive 7.6 miles (12.3 km) across the Tagus River. Built to alleviate traffic congestion in the city of Lisbon, the bridge took just over two years to complete and cost over $1 billion to build. Named after the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, the bridge has become an iconic landmark in the city of Lisbon, and a symbol of Portugal's rich history and culture. In this video, we'll take a closer look at the story behind the construction of the Vasco da Gama Bridge, and explore its significance for the people of Portugal and beyond #bridges #engineering

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