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Dom Luis I bridge and rabelo boats in Porto
Dom Luis I bridge over Douro river from Vila Nova de Gaia side and rabelo boats.
Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto from Vila Nova de Gaia. The Dom LuAis I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. It was opened in 1886 and is one of the landmarks of the city. At the time of construction its span of 172 m was the longest of its type in the world.
The Rabelo boat is a traditional Portuguese cargo boat that for centuries was used to transport people and goods along the Douro River.
Native from the Douro region, it does not exist in any other place of the world. Its history is closely linked to the production and trade of port wine. Before the arrival of the railway, the rabelo was the fastest and the most efficient means of transport between the Douro Valley, where port wine is produced, and the city of Porto, where it was traded and exported worldwide.
Although not in use anymore, still today the Douro River holds these vessels, belonging to port wine companies, in the cities of Porto and Gaia.
Porto, also known as Oporto in English, is the second-largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, and one of the major urban areas in Southwestern Europe. Located along the Douro river estuary in Northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and its historical core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. The western part of its urban area extends to the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. Its settlement dates back many centuries, when it was an outpost of the Roman Empire. One of Portugals internationally famous exports, port wine, is named for Porto, since the metropolitan area, and in particular the caves of Vila Nova de Gaia, were responsible for the packaging, transport and export of the fortified wine. In 2014, Porto was elected The Best European Destination by the Best European Destinations Agency
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This print captures the iconic Dom Luis I bridge and rabelo boats in Porto, Portugal. The Dom Luis I Bridge is a magnificent double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the picturesque Douro River between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Built in 1886, it stands as one of the city's most prominent landmarks. With its impressive span of 172 meters at the time of construction, it held the record for being the longest bridge of its kind worldwide. Accompanying this architectural marvel are the traditional Portuguese cargo boats known as Rabelo boats. These historic vessels were once vital for transporting people and goods along the Douro River, particularly playing a significant role in trading and exporting port wine from Porto to other parts of the world. Although no longer used for their original purpose today, these beautiful boats can still be found adorning the riverbanks, owned by various port wine companies. Porto itself is a vibrant city with deep historical roots dating back centuries. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 due to its well-preserved historical core. Additionally, Porto is famous for being one of Europe's oldest urban centers and holds great significance as an important hub for producing and exporting port wine. In recognition of its charm and allure, Porto was named The Best European Destination by Amaia Arozena & Gotzon Iraola from Fine Art Storehouse
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