Vasco da Gama Tower, Lisbon

Name: Vasco da Gama Tower
Address: Cais das Naus, Lisbon, 1170, Portugal
Telephone: +351 21 891 8000

#64 among attractions in Lisbon

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Facts and practical information

The Vasco da Gama Tower is a 145-metre lattice tower with skyscraper in the civil parish of Parque das Nações, the municipality of Lisbon, in Portugal. Built on the north bank of the Tagus river, it is named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. The tower portion is the tallest structure in Lisbon. ()

Local name: Torre Vasco da Gama Completed: 1998 (26 years ago)Height: 476 ftFloors: 22Coordinates: 38°46'29"N, 9°5'29"W

Address

Cais das NausParque das NaçõesLisbon 1170 Portugal

Contact

+351 21 891 8000

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Day trips

Vasco da Gama Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lisbon Oceanarium, Parque das Nações, Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama, Casino Lisboa.

0.8 miS
Waterside aquarium with ocean ecosystems
Lisbon Oceanarium, Lisbon
20 min walk • The Lisbon Oceanarium, a beacon of marine conservation nestled in the heart of Portugal's capital, stands as a modern-day ark of aquatic life. Opened in 1998 as a centerpiece of the Expo '98 World Exposition, it is one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe and one...
0.8 miS
Park
Parque das Nações, Lisbon
20 min walk • Parque das Nações, once the site of the 1998 Lisbon World Exposition, is now a vibrant and modern district in Lisbon, Portugal, that epitomizes contemporary urban development. This sprawling park, situated along the Tagus River, is a testament to the city's...
0.6 miSW
38°46'5"N • 9°5'50"W
Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama, Lisbon
15 min walk • Nightlife, Cinema, Shopping
0.7 miSW
Glass-fronted waterfront casino complex
Casino Lisboa, Lisbon
19 min walk • Casino Lisboa is a casino located at Parque das Nações in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It was inaugurated and opened to the public on April 19, 2006.
0.7 miNW
Temple
Lisbon Portugal Temple, Lisbon
18 min walk • The Lisbon Portugal Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the civil parish of Moscavide e Portela, in the Portuguese municipality of Loures. It is the first and only LDS temple constructed in Portugal.
0.9 miS
Museum, Science museum
Pavilhão do Conhecimento, Lisbon
23 min walk • The Pavilion of Knowledge - Living Science Center, originally the Knowledge Pavilion of the Seas, is a science museum located on the right bank of the Tagus River in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Teatro Camões, Lisbon
25 min walk • Theatre Camões is a concert hall is situated in the civil parish of Parque das Nações, municipality of Lisbon.
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Altice Arena, Lisbon
12 min walk • Altice Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Lisbon, Portugal. The arena is among the largest indoor arenas in Europe and the largest in Portugal with a capacity of 20,000 people and was built in 1998 for Expo '98.
~1040 ftS
38°46'19"N • 9°5'31"W
Garcia de Orta Gardens, Lisbon
6 min walk • Park
0.9 miS
Park
Water Gardens, Lisbon
24 min walk • The Jardim Mário Ruivo, formerly called Jardins de Água, or Water Gardens, is a garden in Lisbon. It is located in the riverside area of Parque das Nações. It was made alongside Expo 98, whose main theme was oceans and water.
0.5 miSW
38°46'16"N • 9°5'58"W
Piscina Municipal do Oriente, Lisbon
13 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vasco da Gama Tower?

Nearby attractions include Garcia de Orta Gardens, Lisbon (6 min walk), Lisbon Portugal Temple, Lisbon (18 min walk), Casino Lisboa, Lisbon (19 min walk), Parque das Nações, Lisbon (20 min walk).

How to get to Vasco da Gama Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vasco da Gama Tower:

Bus

Cais do Olival / Alameda dos Oceanos • Lines: 26B (6 min walk)
Cais do Olival • Lines: 26B, 708 (6 min walk)

Train

Moscavide (13 min walk)
Lisboa Oriente (17 min walk)

Metro

Moscavide • Lines: Vermelha (17 min walk)
Oriente • Lines: Vermelha (17 min walk)