Parque das Nações Cable Car

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Tourist Attraction

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Parque das Nações

Location:

The Parque das Nações Cable Car is located in the modern area of Lisbon, in the Parque das Nações. This facility extends over the Tagus River, offering a unique perspective of the riverside. Its stations, one to the north and one to the south, define a route that integrates into the dynamic landscape of this city area.

A Journey Over the River:

This cable car provides a distinct way to observe the landscape of Parque das Nações. The glass-enclosed cabins, designed for visitor comfort, glide smoothly through the air, allowing an unobstructed view of the Tagus estuary and the surrounding area. The journey takes place at a height of approximately thirty meters, revealing the grandeur of the river and the contemporary architecture that characterizes this part of Lisbon.

Origin and Legacy:

The Parque das Nações Cable Car was inaugurated in the context of the 1998 World Exposition, the famous Expo '98, which transformed this industrial area into a prominent urban space. Since then, it has remained a standout feature, a legacy of the forward-thinking vision that marked that event and continues to attract those seeking a different view of the capital.

Aerial Panorama:

During the route, which extends for over one kilometer and two hundred meters over the water, the cable car offers a wide panorama of the landscape. Leaving the ground for a few minutes, it is possible to admire the vast expanse of the Tagus, the coastline, and the way Parque das Nações is organized, revealing a scenic dimension that is only fully perceptible from the air.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt