Dom Luis I Bridge

The Dom Luis I Bridge is perfect place for evening walk. It is lit so at night the lights reflect on Douro river. The bri From the bridge there is a wonderful panoramic view. The bridge connects a vineyard district Villa Nova de Gaia with Porto. Author of the Dom Luis I Bridge project was a student of Eiffel, Francois Gustave Theophile Syrig.

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