Overview
Completed in 1886, this is Porto's most iconic bridge, designed by Théophile Seyrig, a protégé of Gustave Eiffel. The 385m-long, 44.6m-high two-tier arched iron bridge has Metro Line D and pedestrians on the upper deck and cars and pedestrians on the lower deck. The upper deck is one of Porto's finest viewpoints, taking in the Douro, the Ribeira district, and the port wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia - golden sunsets over the river are the best moment. The lower deck lets you appreciate the bridge's massive ironwork up close. Free to cross. 5-minute walk from Metro D São Bento station.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
Sunset photos from the upper walkway are legendary. The deck vibrates when a metro passes, but it's perfectly safe.
Hotels near Dom Luís I Bridge
Hotels and guesthouses in Porto, Ribeira / Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
Other attractions in Porto
Ribeira Square
A UNESCO-listed riverside square at Porto's heart, lined with colourful Douro-front buildings.
Livraria Lello
The bookshop said to have inspired Harry Potter, with a magical red spiral staircase and stained-glass ceiling.
São Bento Railway Station
One of the world's most beautiful train stations, decorated with 20,000 azulejo tiles.
Clérigos Tower
A 76m Baroque bell tower - the highest viewpoint over Porto's historic center.
Port Wine Cellars (Vila Nova de Gaia)
Legendary port wine houses across the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia - tastings and cellar tours are highlights.
Sé do Porto (Porto Cathedral)
Porto's 12th-century Romanesque cathedral overlooking the city from a commanding hilltop.
Casa da Música
A polyhedral concert hall designed by Rem Koolhaas - a 21st-century Porto landmark.