Photos
THE MASCOT
Gil The mascot of the Expo’98 was created by the painter António Modesto, and by the sculptor Artur Moreira. Selected from 309 proposals, was...
VASCO DA GAMA BRIDGE
Elegance across the river 29th March 1998, two months before the opening of Expo ’98, saw the inauguration of what was then Europe’s longest...
Pavilhão dos Oceanos
Journey to the bottom of the sea When it was built it was the largest aquarium in Europe; even today it is still ranks amongst […]
WATER PAVILION
From Lisbon to Porto During Expo’98 the Water Pavilion, run by the Exposition sponsor Unicer, captivated the public with an interactive exhibition...
PORTUGUESE PAVILION
Daring and innovation Designed by the distinguished architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, this was one of the most admired buildings of Expo’98. The large...
LET’S GET STAMPING
It was like child’s play, but in fact both adults and children would visit the different pavilions of the Lisbon Exposition passport in hand: everyone...
ACQUA MATRIX – GALLERY
Just before midnight, sirens would sound around the Expo’98 precinct. And everyone would start to hurry: Acqua Matrix was about to start. This multimedia...
