10. Ponte 25 de Abril, Portugal
Situated in Portugal’s Lisbon
Founded in 1966
Price: $32 million
The Ponte 25 de Abril, which opened in 1966, is a special landmark in history. The bridge, which was once known as Ponte Salazar in honor of António de Oliveira Salazar, the dictator of Portugal, saw a dramatic change after the Carnation Revolution in 1974.
Portugal’s 25 de Abril Ponte © Enrico Peccanini/stock.adobe.com
Built at a cost of $32 million, the bridge spans 2,277 meters across the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal, and is an important traffic hub as well as a potent symbol of the nation’s progress toward democracy and independence. As a result of this nonviolent revolution, the bridge was renamed “Ponte 25 de Abril” to honor the date of the revolution and represent Portugal’s shift to democracy.
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