The bridge is named after the famous maritime explorer, Vasco da Gama. In 1498 Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to the Indies around the Cape of Good Hope and in the 500th anniversary year of that exploit, the bridge was most appropriately named after him. Gama's voyage began at Belém, only a few kilometres further down the river than the new bridge. Look here
29 March 2008
Ten Years Ago
Portugal celebrated opening of giant bridge (BBC)
The bridge is named after the famous maritime explorer, Vasco da Gama. In 1498 Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to the Indies around the Cape of Good Hope and in the 500th anniversary year of that exploit, the bridge was most appropriately named after him. Gama's voyage began at Belém, only a few kilometres further down the river than the new bridge. Look here
The bridge is named after the famous maritime explorer, Vasco da Gama. In 1498 Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to the Indies around the Cape of Good Hope and in the 500th anniversary year of that exploit, the bridge was most appropriately named after him. Gama's voyage began at Belém, only a few kilometres further down the river than the new bridge. Look here
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