What is Lisbon Expo?
The Parque das Nações (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpaɾk(ɨ) dɐʒ nɐˈsõȷ̃ʃ]; English: Park of the Nations), colloquially known as Expo (as the site of the 1998 Lisbon World Exposition), is a freguesia (civil parish) of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
When was the World Expo in Lisbon?
1998
Expo ’98 (1998 Lisbon World Exposition) was an official specialised World’s Fair held in Lisbon, Portugal from Friday, 22 May to Wednesday, 30 September 1998….Expo ’98.
| 1998 Lisbon | |
|---|---|
| Area | 50 hectares (120 acres) |
| Visitors | 11,000,000 |
| Participant(s) | |
| Countries | 143 |
Where is the Vasco da Gama Bridge?
Lisbon
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Vasco da Gama Bridge/Location
How long did it take to build Vasco da Gama Bridge?
18 months
3,300 workers were needed to build the bridge and it took 18 months to complete.
What is a good salary in Lisbon?
The average salary in the district of Lisbon is currently 1,171.9 euros monthly, but 17.7% of workers receive less than 600 euros and 29.2% earn between 600 and 900 euros.
What is Expo Park in Lisbon known for?
Parque das Nações was the site of the World Fair of 1998 and is still referred to as Expo Park or just Expo by Lisbon residents. The Expo 98 was planned to coincide with Portugal’s celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s arrival in India, in 1498.
What happened at Expo 98 in Lisbon?
After Expo 98, the area was transformed into Parque das Nações (the Park of Nations), and today it is a popular area with tourists, boasting bars, restaurants and the magnificent Oceanarium. The theme chosen for Expo 98 was the “world’s oceans”, which also aligned with the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s voyage.
What to see and do in Lisbon?
This historic landmark, located in Santa Maria Maior, overlooks Lisbon from a hill that provides an exclusive view of the city. The castle was built by the Moors in the mid-11th century. It is a great place to get to know more about Portuguese heritage and the different communities that occupied the area.
What are the best shopping centres in Lisbon?
The Vasco da Gama shopping centre is one of the largest in Lisbon, with a range of multi-national, designer or branded stores that are based in a well-designed shopping complex.