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Dom Luís I Bridge

Dom Luís I Bridge

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Dom Luís I Bridge

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Location: Sé, Porto, Portugal

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1. View of the Bridges of Porto – Dom Luís I Bridge loop from Carvalhos

48.3km

03:10

660m

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2. Luiz I Bridge – Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) loop from São Mamede de Infesta

54.9km

03:35

750m

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3. Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) – View of the Bridges of Porto loop from São Bento

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120m

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Coelho🐾🐇🇵🇹

September 15, 2024

The D. Luís I Bridge is a metal bridge with two decks, built between 1881 and 1886, connecting the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia (north and south banks, respectively) separated by the Douro River, in Portugal.
Architecture and construction
Double-deck arch bridge
Engineer Théophile Seyrig
Construction began in 1881
Inauguration date: 31 October 1886 (137 years ago)
Total length: 385.25 m
Arch: 172 m rope
Crosses the Douro River between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia
This construction replaced the old suspension bridge that existed in the same location and was designed by Belgian engineer Théophile Seyrig, who had previously collaborated with Gustave Eiffel on the construction of the D. Maria Pia railway bridge.
The bridge was inaugurated in 1886 (upper deck) and 1888 (lower deck and full operation).
The D. Luís I Bridge has been classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1982 and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

December 13, 2025

The Douro River is crossed by several bridges as it flows through Porto. The most famous of these is the Dom Luís I Bridge (Ponte Dom Luís I in Portuguese), which connects the city with Vila Nova de Gaia. Inaugurated at the end of the 19th century, this iron bridge is one of Porto's most iconic landmarks.

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1. View of the Bridges of Porto – Dom Luís I Bridge loop from Carvalhos

2. Luiz I Bridge – Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) loop from São Mamede de Infesta

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