Add a review about the bridge of Luis First

Bridges in Porto a lot, but the most famous is the bridge of Luisa the First. It connects the Ribeira area with the town of Vila Nova di Gaia. It is worth noting that the bridge of Luisa the First is located in very busy and visited places, so it's hard not to see it. Ribeira is a favorite area of ​​travelers, many tourists come to Porto Vila Nova di Gaia, too, to see how and where the famous Portuguese wines and port are stored.

Externally, the metal bridge looks very interesting - it is two-level. The first level (lower) is for cars, the second (upper) for metro trains. About pedestrians, too, do not forget - you can walk through both levels. For this purpose, special tracks are provided. Many travelers note that this is one of the best observation sites in Porto.

Luis First Bridge

The Luisa the First Bridge was opened in 1886 and named after the king. The architect was not anyone, but the student and companion of Gustave Eiffel - Teofil Sairig. This crossing was built by the Belgian firm "Viliebroek" in place of the old stone bridge. By the way, the remains of the last building can still be seen next to the entrance to the bridge of Luisa the First. It is interesting that the bridge is very convenient for all citizens. The inhabitants of the upper and lower regions of Porto can use the ferry at the same time.

Luis the First Bridge can be found on many photos of Porto, various souvenirs and even on the bottles of port. It is considered one of the business cards of the city. Apparently, due to the fact that the Eifel has an indirect relationship to this landmark, many tourists note the similarity of the bridge with the Eiffel Tower. Of course, such a comparison is very arbitrary. To find common features, it is necessary to imagine that the famous tower lies on its side.

The dimensions of this landmark are quite impressive - the length is just over 385 m, the height is 44, 6 m, weight - 3045 tons. By the way, next to the bridge of Luisa the First one can find other interesting objects of Porto. For example, just a short distance from the funicular. Nearby are the remains of the fortress wall of Fernandina, which was built in the 14th century

When you are going to walk along the bridge of Luisa the First, do not forget to take your camera with you. From here, chic views of the Douro River open up. In addition, you can admire the slaves - small boats.

On the other side of the bridge in Vila Nova di Gaia is a small but very cozy Morro park. By the way, it is from the opposite shore that you get excellent panoramic photos of Porto. Many tourists prefer to continue to walk along the water and admire the bridge of Luis the First from a different angle. There are a lot of excursions on the Douro River, the duration is about an hour.

How to get there

The most convenient way to get there by metro is to Jardim do Morro or Sao Bento stations.