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1. Vasco da Gama Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,752 reviews
Named after the famous 15th-century explorer, Vasco da Gama, this immense cable-stayed bridge across the Tagus River is eleven miles long, and punctuated with more than seven miles of bridges and viaducts.
Reviewed By gazwcave - Douglas, United Kingdom
Once the longest bridge in Europe and named after a Portuguese famous explorer, it"s a pleasure to cruise along this bridge at sensible speeds. As you leave Lisbon behind and cross the vast river. This bridge seems to go on for ever in a good way. It's a treat to drive across it at sunset.
2. 25 de Abril Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,812 reviews
This suspension bridge across the Tagus River has the longest central span in Europe, at 1.5 miles. It also looks quite a bit like San Francisco's famed "Golden Gate Bridge," though this one was named after the revolution.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Ponte 25 de Abril is a very impressive looking bridge spanning the River Tagus in Lisbon. It very similar to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco due to the design and colour, as both the bridges are suspension bridges and red.With a total length over 2.2 km, it's an impressive feat of engineering and hard to appreciate until you see it in person.
3. Ponte Pedro e Ines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
A spectacular multicolored bridge provoked us to cross the Mondego River and walk along the other bank to the Santa Clara Bridge to return to the center of Coimbra. It can be seen that the bridge is relatively new. It was built in 2006 by engineer Antonio Adam da Fonseca (several bridges in Portugal) and cool Sri Lankan-British architect and designer Cecil Balmond (Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Casa da Musica, Porto, CCTV building in Beijing). The bridge cost almost 5 million euros and was built with the money of one of the programs of the European Union. The main feature of the bridge is its bend. in the middle part. The idea is not new, Santiago Calatrava likes to exploit it. The bridge is named after King Pedro I the Hard and Ines de Castro, his favorite, who became his posthumous wife. Ines was killed here in Coimbra. It's funny, but a day ago we were standing near their sarcophagi in the monastery of Alcobaca. And now on this colorful bridge. Perhaps their love had the same bright colors.
4. Ponte de Dom Luis I
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24,398 reviews
Built in 1886, this bridge links Porto and Gaia.
Reviewed By 364anac - Porto, Portugal
This Eiffel style bridge is the perfect spot to see the Rebelo boats where the Oporto wine barrels were carried down the river from the Douro valley, the historic Porto town center and a perfect background for the trip picture from the Gaia cable car (teleférico de Gaia)
5. Ponte Romana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,013 reviews
Reviewed By miguels618 - Almada, Portugal
Outstanding example of medieval bridge with Roman beginnings. It's made to connect both sides of the river by walking and doing that is a joy with impressive views all around.
6. Ponte do Infante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
Infante Bridge was inaugurated on 30 of March 2003. It was designed by the engineer Adão da Fonseca and it was built to replace the upper deck lane of Luís I Bridge.
Reviewed By bogdanc600 - Bacau, Romania
Although not so popular as Ponte Dom Luis I, this bridge gives you a nice view over the Douro river.
7. Ponte Maria Pia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Maria Pia Bridge was built between 1876 and 1877, being inaugurated on 4th of November 1877. Its construction was in charge of the Parisian company Eiffel & C.ª, twelve years before the construction of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris./
8. Ponte Fortificada de Ucanha
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
The most well-Known bridge over the Varosa river is the Ucanha bridge. It was probably built during the 14th-15th century and replaced another Roman bridge. The tower by the bridge was built in 1465 by the initiative of D. Fernando, abbot of Santa Maria de Salzedas monastery. The tower was the entrance to the mosnastic "couto" (land) and served as a toll that the travelers had to pay for crossing it.
Reviewed By IndySig - Indianapolis, United States
The little town of Ucanha is such a treasure. Park just outside of town and stroll around. They are creating a lovely park along the water and it will be a great place to stop for a picnic lunch. Beautiful area.
9. Ponte de Sao Goncalo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 524 reviews
Reviewed By Gonen2014 - Haifa, Israel
The beautiful ancient Sao Goncalo Bridge, which crosses the Tamega River, is the bridge that lead you into the center of the town of Amarante and its beautiful ancient part. Before the present bridge, which was built in the 18th century, there was a medieval bridge here, which collapsed in 1763. It is likely that there was an earlier Roman bridge here too, because here was the Roman road that connected Amarante to Braga and Guimaraes.
10. Porto Bridge Climb
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,264 reviews
The only place in Europe where one can visit the arch of a bridge, experiencing an both iconic and impressive building for its size and elegance; it is the only national monument of the twentieth century in Porto. All tours are guided and include a number of safety equipments - harness, lifeline and handrail; even those who have vertigo can climb! Once we reach the top, there is a unique view of Porto, in a quiet and relaxing place that is now open to the public for the first time in 53 years. At the foot of the arch, an exhibition on the construction of Arrabida and the other 5 bridges that connect Porto and Gaia invites for a stroll on the riverside.
Reviewed By karenwY4979GC
We booked this in advance of arriving in Porto having seen it on 'Travel Man'. My husband was a bit nervous as he is not a fan of heights but the guide taking us up was most re-assuring and competent. We also opted for the optional group photos which were very reasonably charged and the ones taken by the drone were particularly impressive. We caught the tram down to the bridge which worked out well and really enjoyed the glass of port in the chocolate cup at the top to celebrate our achievement - highly recommended!
