This site was built in the light of a project by the Spanish architect known by the name of Santiago Calatrava, and was completed in 1998 to serve visitors to Expo 98 and later Parque das Nações. Its inauguration was carried out on 19 May 1998 and was already considered to be the largest intermodal station in Portuguese territory. As far as its architecture is concerned, the aforementioned gare is characterized by a single atrium with large dimensions and that extends over the nave opening only in its tops over the railroad tracks and with communication through stairs located laterally. Its artistic achievement was aimed at enhancing the Oceans in order to perpetuate its importance. In this way metal structures resembling sail and prow of the boats can be observed at this pier and the railings of the piers and stairs look like waves. These "waves" were elaborated with an optical illusion so that whoever passes and observes them seems to see them undulate. As regards the columns therein, they are covered with metal elements resembling harpoons. The lights were placed in such a way as to value the entire environment described. The Oriente station or Oriente station is based on a point of convergence of the entire public transport network and serves the whole of eastern Lisbon, linking services such as the metro, the train, the buses and the taxis. Those who travel there in their own car will also not have great difficulty parking since there are several parks where you can arrange it. Around it can be visited areas of the city that have been recently rehabilitated as is the case of the riverside area, where some housing districts were built. Its driving force is the Parque das Nações, which gave rise to Expo 98, as already mentioned. In this place you can find various attractions such as gardens and parks with panoramic views over the Vasco da Gama Bridge. You can also visit the Oceanarium, the Pavilion of Knowledge as well as the Atlantic Pavilion, where great concerts are held. Here you can also visit the Vasco da Gama Shopping Center, with a large number of shops and restaurants. Near this place can also be found other points of public interest that not just places of entertainment. In this way we can enumerate the following: the Fourth Station of Security to the Public Transports, the Gare Pharmacy of the East, the Hospital of Santa Maria and the Firemen Sapadores of Lisbon. Whoever visits the city of Lisbon where this gare is located can also be housed in one of the several hotels that are located nearby.