Dom Luís I Bridge

Where it is & how to get there

• Upper deck: Walk across the upper deck, shared with the metro line D.
• Lower deck: Connects the Ribeira quay with Gaia's riverfront.
• Cable car: The Gaia cable car runs along the river beside the bridge.

The story of the Dom Luís I Bridge

The Dom Luís I Bridge opened in 1886, designed by Théophile Seyrig, a former partner of Gustave Eiffel. When completed, its 172-metre iron arch was the longest of its kind in the world.

Its two levels carry pedestrians and metro trains above and cars below. From the upper deck, the views over the Ribeira and the river are among the best in Porto.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Walk the upper deck at night.
• Walk the upper deck at sunset.
• Watch the view from the Jardim do Morro in Gaia.

What's around the Dom Luís I Bridge

• Serra do Pilar MonasteryViewpoint terrace in Gaia.
• Jardim do MorroGarden viewpoint.
• RibeiraBelow the bridge.
• Gaia cable carRide along the riverfront.

Questions travellers ask