Lisbon Oceanarium
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The Lisbon Oceanarium is an oceanarium in Lisbon, Portugal. It is located in the Parque das Nações, which was the exhibition grounds for the Expo '98. It is one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe and approximately 1 million people visit each year.
The Oceanarium in the Parque das Nações
Aerial view of the Oceanarium
Entrance view.
Ocean sunfish
Expo '98
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Expo '98 was an official specialised World's Fair held in Lisbon, Portugal from Friday, 22 May to Wednesday, 30 September 1998. The theme of the fair was "The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future", chosen in part to commemorate 500 years of Portuguese discoveries. The Expo received over 10 million visitors in 132 days, while 143 countries and many organizations were represented.
Two pavilions on the Expo '98, now hosting the Feira Internacional de Lisboa
Oceans Pavilion, now the Lisbon Oceanarium
Pavilion of Portugal with its concrete veil (designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira)
Torre Vasco da Gama cable car.