Parque das Nações is a district in Lisbon, Portugal. The "Park of the Nations" was built from scratch for Expo '98 (1998 Lisbon World Exposition) in the northeastern end of Lisbon. After the Expo, many of the impressive constructions and decorations were kept, while new residential, commercial, and office buildings were added to form a thriving, mixed-use district consisting exclusively of modern architecture and making the most of its river-facing location by offering a number of leisure facilities.

Get in

Although Parque das Nações is quite far away from downtown Lisbon, it is reasonably easy to get there by metro line  Vermelha  (red line), train, or bus. Look for stops and stations named "Oriente", for the spectacular Gare do Oriente train station in the middle of the district.

See

• 1 Ponte Vasco da Gama (Vasco da Gama Bridge). It is the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts), and ninth longest in the world, with a total length of 17.2 km (10.7 mi), including 0.829 km (0.515 mi) for the main bridge, 11.5 km (7.1 mi) in viaducts, and 4.8 km (3.0 mi) in dedicated access roads.  
• 2 Lisbon Oceanarium (Oceanário de Lisboa), ☏ +351 21 891 7002. One of the world's largest aquariums. Built by American architect Peter Chermayeff, it hosts thousands of marine species of the oceans, such as sea otters, penguins, and sharks. The main tank is huge, representing the Atlantic environment, with hundreds of small fishes, sharks, barracuda, snappers, and a huge sunfish. Ideal for children. Adults €19, seniors 65+ €13, children 4–12 €10, children 0–3 free, family (2 adults + 2 children up to age 12) €47, extra child €6. (updated Jul 2021)
• 3 Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Centro Ciência Viva (Pavilion of Knowledge - Living Science Centre), Largo José Mariano Gago 1, ☏ +351 21 891 7100. M–F 10:00–18:00, Sa Su & holidays 10:00–19:00. Ciência Viva is an interactive science and technology museum that aims to make science accessible to all, stimulating experimentation and exploration of the physical world. Adults €10, seniors 65+ €7, youths 12–17 €8, children 3–11 €7, children 2 & under free, family (2 adults + children under 17) €25. (updated Sep 2019)

Do

• 1 Altice Arena (MEO Arena / Pavilhão Atlântico), Rossio dos Olivais (Parque das Nações), ☏ +351 21 891 8409. The stage most frequently used by touring rock bands and Brazilian musicians. (updated Nov 2017)

Buy

Vasco Da Gama shopping mall

• 1 Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama (Metro: Oriente Station). A large mall in the Parque Expo. 

Eat

• 1 Fifty Seconds, Cais das Naus, Lote 2.21.01, Parque das Nações, ☏ +351 21 152 5380, info@fiftyseconds.pt. Tu–Th 19:00–21:30, F Sa 12:30–14:00 & 19:00–21:30, closed Su M. Michelin-starred restaurant by Spanish chef Martín Berasategui, in the Myriad Sana Hotel 120 m (390 ft) up the Vasco da Gama Tower, offering spectacular views. €130-185. (updated Jul 2021)