This is one of 6 bridges that cross the Porto River between the Porto and Gaia parts of the city. It has a pedestrian and tram bridge on top, and a 2nd pedestrian bridge across the bottom. We walk both multiple times. There are other bridges that are cars only.
This was taken on the bridge one of the first nights we were in town. There was supposed to be a drone show on the river that would have taken a world record number of drones directly over the bridge. Behind me is part of the old city wall (not much is left, but this was an impressive sample). Porto was actually never captured by an enemy force, thus its nickname Porto Invicta - invinceable. Given the steepness of the hills/streets, the river front and steep walls, I can see why.
Looking down on the river front. Both sides of the river have LONG river walks (several miles) that go all the way to the ocean. I liked the colored lights reflected in the water.
Looking straight down from our viewing spot on the bridge to the residential streets below.
A day time view from the bridge. Some streets were so steep and narrow that people only have stair access to their homes. We walked up these stairs on the last night during the festival of St John. 250 stairs!
A few from the Gaia side looking toward the cathedral. The metro trams would pass across with only short bollards separating them from the pedestrian ways. Fortunately they moved pretty slow so people had time to get out of the way.
Right at sunset (too cloudy for a pretty sunset), lights are just coming on.
This was on the night of the St. John festival. The river walkways were crammed with people, drinking, dancing, and having a great time.
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