Two more heavyweights go head to head for a semi-final spot.
Portugal
Capital Lisbon has some amazing bridges.
25 de Abril Bridge in the capital is a suspension bridge across to the municipality of Almada on the left bank of the Tagus river.
It was completed in 1966, whilst a train platform was added in 1999. Built by the American Bridge Company, it is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge due to its design & colour.
Its total length is an impressive 2,277 metres, but this surprisingly makes it only the 32nd largest suspension bridge in the world.
The upper deck carries six car lanes, while the lower deck carries the two train tracks.
Originally the bridge was named Salazar Bridge, but was changed in 1974 to commemorate the Carnation Revolution, the military coup which took place on 25 April 1974 that escalated to civil resistance to eventually see the overthrow of the authoritarian regime of the Estado Novo.
The Vasco da Gama Bridge is the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts) with a total length of 12.3 kilometres , including 0.8 kilometres for the main bridge and 11.5 kilometres in viaducts.
France
The southern city of Toulouse is an underrated gem with a lovely old town & lively nightlife.
