{"id":46690,"date":"2023-01-31T11:59:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T11:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisbonsightsailing.com\/pontos-de-interesse\/nations-park\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:45:26","slug":"nations-park","status":"publish","type":"vistas","link":"https:\/\/wpml.lisbonsightsailing.com\/en\/vistas\/nations-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Nations’ Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nations’ Park is one of the trendiest Lisbon neighbourhoods<\/a> in the city and an attraction in its own right. It emerged in connection with Expo 98 – the 1998 Lisbon International Exhibition, whose theme was “The oceans: a heritage for the future”. Hence the origin of the name including “nations”, since the event welcomed countries from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n

After Expo 1998<\/a>, instead of dismantling everything, the site remained with all the installations and constructions and, currently, it is one of the tourist areas in Lisbon where modernity and art are very present.

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Expo 98 put Lisbon on the international map and gave rise to the current Parque das Na\u00e7\u00f5es, a modern area that combines tourism, business, and sustainability. Highlights include the Gare do Oriente<\/a>, the Vasco da Gama Tower<\/a>, the Portugal Pavilion<\/a>, and the Passeio dos Her\u00f3is do Mar. Recognized as a smart city, the neighborhood integrates green areas, cultural spaces, and corporate headquarters, preserving the legacy of the exhibition.<\/p>\n\n

Nations’ Park was built in an area formerly occupied by factories and warehouses, and includes a number of modern buildings and structures, including a congress centre, an exhibition centre and an oceanarium.<\/p>\n\n

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The Nations’ Park marina and the Towers of S. Gabriel and S. Rafael<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Between the Towers of S. Gabriel and S. Rafael is the Vasco da Gama Shopping Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lisbon Oceanarium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n
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One of the main landmarks in Nations’ Park is the Vasco da Gama Tower, which is 140 meters high.<\/p>\n\n

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Nations’ Park Marina<\/h2>\n\n

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The Nations’ Park Marina<\/a>, located in Lisbon, is a modern facility that stands out for its integration into a revitalised urban area. Located in the heart of the former Expo 98 site, the marina reflects the spirit of innovation and sustainability that characterised the world exhibition.<\/p>\n\n

With capacity for around 400 berths, the marina offers privileged conditions for sailors, including access to maintenance services, fuelling and 24-hour security. Its strategic location on the Tagus River estuary offers panoramic views and easy access to the city centre, making it an ideal starting point for exploring Lisbon or heading towards the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n\n

One of the most curious aspects is its system of sluices, which regulate the water level, allowing stable use and protection from the Tagus tides. The marina is also surrounded by a wide range of restaurants, cultural venues, such as the Lisbon Oceanarium, and leisure areas.<\/p>\n\n

The Nations’ Park Marina is an example of how innovation and sustainability can transform an urban area into a multifunctional and attractive space.<\/p>\n\n

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Aerial view of the marina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Lisbon Oceanarium<\/h2>\n\n

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Also the Lisbon Oceanarium<\/a>, originally Pavilion of the Oceans, is another popular attraction in Nations’ Park. It is the second-largest oceanarium in Europe and is home to a variety of marine species including sharks, penguins, rays and tropical fish. More than 8,000 animals of a total of 500 different species live in their habitat.

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Nations’ Park is a large urban park with amazing themed gardens and offers a variety of outdoor activities, including, among others, walking, cycling and skating. Also the cable car ride is a very popular activity and where you can, in a very peaceful way, discover this area from a unique perspective.<\/p>\n\n

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Vasco da Gama Tower. One of the tallest buildings in Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The diversity of fish in the Oceanarium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View of the Atlantic Pavilion from the cable car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n
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Currently, it has a series of cultural and leisure facilities. The Cam\u00f5es Theater, the Lisbon Casino, the Knowledge Pavilion, the Portugal Pavilion and the Vasco da Gama Shopping Center are just some of the examples of structures that can be visited in this area of Lisbon.<\/p>\n\n

All of this along the Tagus River, enjoying more than five kilometers of breathtaking scenery, in the heart of Lisbon, with easy access and parking, combined with a wide range of shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n

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Practical tips for visiting the Nations’ Park<\/h2>\n\n

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Nations’ Park is accessible by metro, train, bus, or car, and is most pleasant in spring and summer, but is active all year round. It hosts cultural and sporting events and conferences, and offers boat trips and cable car rides with views over the Tagus River and the Vasco da Gama Bridge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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