Attractions
Luis I Bridge
Address: Ponte Luís I, Ponte Luiz I, Porto, Portugal .The Dom Luis I Bridge, or Luís I Bridge, is a double-deck metal arch bridge, built between the years 1881 and 1888 that spans the River Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At its construction, its 172 metres span was the longest of its type in the world.
As the King of Portugal, D. Luiz I, did not appear at the inauguration, the people of Porto removed the Dom from the name of the bridge, which is why it is only called Luiz I. Bridge. Calling D. Luiz bridge is a common mistake but courage of the people of the city. At the entrance to the bridge of the lower deck it is engraved in the stone "Ponte Luiz I".
Ribeira do Porto
Address: Ribeira, Porto, Portugal .Literally at the base of the Luís I bridge, which is in the city of Porto, you will have another fundamental tourist spot: the riverside of the Douro River. There you will find famous restaurants to sample some typical Porto dishes, as well as local handicraft shops, bars and places to stroll.
You can always take a cruise on The Douro River.
São Bento Train Station
Address: Av. Dom Afonso Henriques, 4000 Porto, Portugal .naugurated in 1916, the São Bento Railway Station is one of the tourist attractions in Porto, practically inevitable for those who visit the city, as many tourists arrive in the city by train and disembark there. Take the opportunity to admire and take more photos of the beautiful Portuguese tiles with scenes that portray important moments in the history of northern Portugal.
