Gare do Oriente is one of the popular tourist spots in Lisbon, that is famous for its extraordinary architecture. Gare do Oriente is also the one of the principal transportation hubs in the city. Also known as Oriente Railway Station in Lisbon, Gare do Oriente is located in Parque das Nações.
The architect of Gare do Oriente, Santiago Calatrava, designed the structure in 1998. It was particularly constructed for the 1998 Expo, that was to be hosted in Parque das Nações. Another brilliant architectural attraction in the same site is Portugal Pavilion, designed by Siza Vieira.
Gare do Oriente Station is unique from every angle as it houses not only a railway station, but a metro station and even a bus terminal. Everyday numerous super-fast commuter trains arrive and depart from the station. Gare do Oriente also has facilities like a police office,
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a great shopping center and one of the biggest car parks in the city. There is an office of Europcar, an international car hire agency in the station.
The modern architecture of Gare do Oriente Station stuns all visitors. The structure has been constructed by using materials like steel and glass. The unique roof of the station resembles a long row of trees. The entrance leading to the platform of the metro station has large tile murals by well known modern artists of Lisbon.
The other attractions near Gare do Oriente are Oceanarium, Vasco da Gama Bridge, Portugal Pavillion, Interactive Science Museum, Atlantic Pavillion and Vasco da Gama Tower.
Gare do Oriente draws visitors from various countries to view a great specimen of modern architecture of the 21st century.
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