Don Luisch Bridge
Porto - Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Description:
The Don Luis Bridge, or Ponte de Don Luis, and sometimes even the Luis House, is a railway, road and pedestrian bridge across the Douro River in Portugal. This bridge is considered one of the symbols of the city of Porto, so its image is often found on the labels of alcohol produced in this city.
The Don Luis Bridge connects the cities of Porto and Vila Nova di Gaia. It was designed by Theophil Seyriga, who was a student and companion of the famous architect Gustave Eiffel. Built in 1886, the bridge was named after King Louis I of Portugal.
Ponte de Don Luis is 385.25 meters long and weighs 3045 tons, the height of the arch span is 44.6 meters, and the length is 172 meters. The bridge has two levels.
The lower level, passing quite low above the water, connects the lower area of the city of Porto with the cellars and wine warehouses of the city of Vila Nova di Gaia, and the upper level is the upper region of Porto with the upper part of Vila Nova di Gaia.