Dom Luís I Bridge

bridge · Porto · Portugal

About

A double-deck iron bridge over the Douro linking Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, with walkways on both levels.

It opened in 1886.

The upper deck has the best views but is high and exposed; the lower deck is calmer.

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