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Dom LuĂ­s I Bridge

bridge, Douro River, Porto, Portugal
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Porto: Dom LuĂ­s I Bridge
Porto: Dom LuĂ­s I Bridge The Dom LuĂ­s I Bridge over the Douro River, Porto, Portugal.

The Dom Luís I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. Completed in 1886, it was designed by Théophile Seyrig, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, and is a prominent landmark in Porto. The bridge carries both road traffic and pedestrians, with the upper deck offering panoramic views of the city and the Douro Valley. It is a vital transportation link and a symbol of Porto's rich industrial and architectural heritage. Dom Luís I Bridge Porto Douro River

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