Rio–Niterói Bridge
bridge, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Also known as: Presidente Costa e Silva Bridge
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The Rio–Niterói Bridge, officially the President Costa e Silva Bridge, is a major bridge in Brazil that connects the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niterói. It spans Guanabara Bay, a large bay on the Atlantic Ocean. Completed in 1974, it was one of the longest bridges in Brazil at the time of its construction. The bridge is a vital transportation link, facilitating travel and commerce between the two important cities. It is a significant feat of engineering and a landmark in the region.12
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