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Ribeira and the Luís I Bridge, Porto

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Ribeira and the Luís I Bridge, Porto
Photo: Deensel, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Porto's riverside district of colourful tall houses along the Douro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, below the double-decker iron Luís I bridge. Walk across its upper deck for the classic view, or ride the cable car on the other side.


Across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia, the historic port wine lodges offer tours and tastings. Also see São Bento station with its blue-and-white tiled hall, the Clérigos Tower and the Livraria Lello bookshop (ticket needed). Take a boat trip under Porto's six bridges.

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