The walk down to the bridge - Porto

The steep walk down the Calcada de Serra in Vila Nova de Gaia towards the Dom Luis I bridge and River Douro. The name of this lane translates to "path of the hill" which neatly sums it up.

This view illustrates what a steep valley this section of the Douro is in as it runs through the city.

 

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