Porto Along and Over the Douro River

Bridges and objects along the Douro river on approach to and in Porto. 

Every bridge is different. 

A high bridge, with what looks like trolley car or train electricity cables. 

A steel railroad trestle bridge in Porto.

Silhouetted against the evening sky.  

A close up picture of the Dom Luis two level bridge.  The other photographers are capturing the wrong picture.  Upstairs carries trains, downstairs carries cars and pedestrians.  If you don't mind a traffic jam, take a car across. 

Pousada do Porto, naturlich.  An inn to stay at.  

Chimney in front of apartment building.   Whatever they cook in that oven, it must be good. 

A Water Visit to Porto

We traveled along the Douro river.  The trip ended in Porto, and we have a few posts with pictures from Porto.  Porto is a grand decaying old city.  The water front along the Douro river is spectacular, and there are other buildings of interest. Some pictures are from the boat, some are from our walk in the city.  

Another cruise boat on the Douro, and the city as backdrop. 

The waterfront, and the houses along the water.  Note the tarps, umbrellas, wash, and satellite dishes hanging off the homes.   

Close up of the umbrellas house, with streamers along the balcony.  

City hall spire.  

Nude woman with seagull hat.  

City scape along the water and below the castle wall.