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The Ponte Luís I, often called the Ponte Dom Luís, connects the central parts of Porto and VN de Gaia. This bridge with two decks was built in the 1880’s as successor of the from 1843 dating Ponte Pensil. The design was by Téofile Seyrig, who with Gustave Eiffel had founded in 1869 the Eiffel & Cie Company. When still in partnership with Eiffel, Seyrig had designed the Ponte Maria Pia railway bridge a few kilometres upstream across the Douro, which was built in 1876-1877 by Eiffel & Cie. After a dispute Seyrig left Eiffel & Cie in 1879 and joined the Willebroeck company. For building the Ponte Luís I the design of Seyrig was preferred above those of Eiffel and four other competitors. The Ponte Luís I was built by the Willebroeck company and opened in 1886.
10-sec exp, f/8, ISO 400 | Nikon D3s + 24-70mm f/2.8G | Porto-Gaia, Portugal, 15 March 2012
© 2012 José Francisco Salgado, PhD
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The Ponte Luís I, often called the Ponte Dom Luís, connects the central parts of Porto and VN de Gaia. It is one of the most important landmarks of the city. This bridge with two decks was built in the 1880’s as successor of the from 1843 dating Ponte Pensil. The design was by Téofile Seyrig, who with Gustave Eiffel had founded in 1869 the Eiffel & Cie Company. When still in partnership with Eiffel, Seyrig had designed the Ponte Maria Pia railway bridge a few kilometres upstream across the Douro, which was built in 1876-1877 by Eiffel & Cie. After a dispute Seyrig left Eiffel & Cie in 1879 and joined the Willebroeck company. For building the Ponte Luís I the design of Seyrig (Willebroeck) was preferred above those of Eiffel and four other competitors. The Ponte Luís I was opened in 1886.
The Ponte Luís I was inaugurated in 1886 and designed by Théophile Seyrig, the former partner of Gustave Eiffel. In 2003 the Ponte do Infante was opened as replacement for the road traffic on the upper deck. The Ponte Luís I got a major overhaul and the upper deck is since 2005 used by the trams of the "Metro do Porto". Pedestrians are allowed to use the upper deck, but all road traffic is abandoned. The lower deck is still used by road traffic.
Upper deck of this by Theophile Seyrig designed double-deck bridge. This deck is now reserved for the trams of the Metro do Porto and pedestrians.
The Ponte Luís I was inaugurated in 1886 and designed by Théophile Seyrig, the former partner of Gustave Eiffel. In 2003 the Ponte do Infante was opened as replacement for the road traffic on the upper deck. The Ponte Luís I got a major overhaul and the upper deck is since 2005 used by the trams of the "Metro do Porto". Pedestrians are allowed to use the upper deck, but all road traffic is abandoned. The lower deck is still used by road traffic.
The Ponte Luís I, often called the Ponte Dom Luís, connects the central parts of Porto and VN de Gaia. Although not built for the trams, it had and has a major role in the public transport of Porto and is one of the most important landmarks of the city. This bridge with two decks was built in the 1880’s as successor of the from 1843 dating Ponte Pensil. The design was by Téofile Seyrig, who with Gustave Eiffel had founded in 1869 the Eiffel & Cie Company. When still in partnership with Eiffel, Seyrig had designed the Ponte Maria Pia railway bridge a few kilometres upstream across the Douro, which was built in 1876-1877 by Eiffel & Cie. After a dispute Seyrig left Eiffel & Cie in 1879 and joined the Willebroeck company. For building the Ponte Luís I the design of Seyrig was preferred above those of Eiffel and four other competitors. The Ponte Luís I was built by the Willebroeck company and opened in 1886.
PHOTO: Porto, Portugal. (March, 2015)
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An unidentified Lancia heads south on route 33 for Coimbroes across Ponte Dom Luis I. This deck of the bridge is now used by Porto Metro. May 1988.
The Ponte Luís I was inaugurated in 1886 and designed by Théophile Seyrig, the former partner of Gustave Eiffel. In 2003 the Ponte do Infante was opened as replacement for the road traffic on the upper deck. The Ponte Luís I got a major overhaul and the upper deck is since 2005 used by the trams of the "Metro do Porto". Pedestrians are allowed to use the upper deck, but all road traffic is abandoned. The lower deck is still used by road traffic.
A pair of Eurotrams leaves the tunnel beneath the city centre and gets on the Ponte Luís I. Before the construction of the Metro do Porto the street in the background was a major entrance to the city from the direction of the south.
A pair of Eurotrams is getting out of the tunnel beneath the city and enters the bridge across the river Douro.
Nikon D3s + 24-70mm f/2.8G | Porto-Gaia, Portugal, 15 March 2012
© 2012 José Francisco Salgado, PhD
Do not use without permission.
The Ponte Luís I, often called the Ponte Dom Luís, connects the central parts of Porto and VN de Gaia. Although not built for the trams, it had and has a major role in the public transport of Porto and is one of the most important landmarks of the city. This bridge with two decks was built in the 1880’s as successor of the from 1843 dating Ponte Pensil. The design was by Téofile Seyrig, who with Gustave Eiffel had founded in 1869 the Eiffel & Cie Company. When still in partnership with Eiffel, Seyrig had designed the Ponte Maria Pia railway bridge a few kilometres upstream across the Douro, which was built in 1876-1877 by Eiffel & Cie. After a dispute Seyrig left Eiffel & Cie in 1879 and joined the Willebroeck company. For building the Ponte Luís I the design of Seyrig was preferred above those of Eiffel and four other competitors. The Ponte Luís I was built by the Willebroeck company and opened in 1886.
Nikon D3s + 24-70mm f/2.8G | Porto-Gaia, Portugal, 13 Oct 2010
© 2010 José Francisco Salgado, PhD
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The double deck Ponte Luís I, often called Ponte Dom Luís, was designed by Théophile Seyrig and inaugurated in 1886. Since 2005 the upper deck is reserved for the trams of the Metro do Porto and pedestrians.
Nikon D3s + 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II | Porto-Gaia, Portugal, 13 Oct 2010
© 2010 José Francisco Salgado, PhD
Do not use without permission.