Though Porto is famous for its many beautiful sights and its namesake wine, one of its biggest symbols is certainly the Dom Luís I Bridge. But what river does this bridge hang over? Which river passes through Porto? Let’s find out!
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Unusual Things to do in Porto. Unusual Sights TOP 13
What to do when we’ve visited all the standard go-to attractions and monuments in Porto? What to do when it rains or we’re not interested in sunbathing? Well, we decided to prepare a list of some ‘unconventional’ activities you can try.
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Dom Luis I Bridge in Porto, Portugal
If we were to pinpoint one symbol of Porto, it’d be the Ponte Dom Luís I. The construction connecting the two sides of the Douro river, bonds the Vila Nova de Gaia city, famed for the production of Porto wine, with the Ribeira district, which is best known for the fact, that Prince Henry the Navigator was born there. The Porto bridge became the city’s emblem. How much does it cost to visit the Dom Luís I Bridge? When was it built and how tall is it?