S. Joao Bridge
the S. Joao Bridge is part of Porto , Vila Nova de Gaia .Interesting places in S. Joao Bridge:
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Douro River, Porto, Portugal
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The Douro River cruiser Vasco da Gama is docked next to the Ponte de São João, a Railroad Bridge built 1984-1991 to replace the older Maria Pia Bridge. In the background, Ponte Maria Pia, the historic arch Railroad Bridge designed by Eiffel and built in 1876-1877, is no longer in use. In the far background, the Infante D. Henrique Bridge, a highway arch bridge built 1999-2002. Additional Bridge Photos and a Bridge Blog at www.Bridgepix.com.
Ponte de São João, Porto, Portugal
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Bridgepixing in Porto, Portugal - The City of Bridges. In the foreground, the Ponte de São João, a Railroad Bridge built 1984-1991 over the Douro River to replace the older Maria Pia Bridge in the background. Ponte Maria Pia, the historic arch Railroad Bridge designed by Eiffel and built in 1876-1877, is no longer in use. In the far background, the Infante D. Henrique Bridge, a highway arch bridge built 1999-2002.
The Crossing of the Douro
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The Seminary on the North side of the Douro where a platoon of the 1st/3rd (The Buffs) gained a foothold after crossing the river unseen by French troops on 12 May 1809.
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The afternoon sun from the train into Porto, crossing the Rio Douro on the Pont São João.
Puente S. João
Made by José Domínguez
Nearest places of interest:
| Isla Gaia Serra do Pilar Monastery Valbom Avintes | S. Francisco College S.M.A.S.-Porto D. Maria Bridge Fair Arts College |
