Freixo Bridge, Porto

Name: Freixo Bridge
Address: Ponte do Freixo, Porto, Portugal

#51 among attractions in Porto

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The Freixo Bridge which was inaugurated in 1995 is a Portuguese bridge over the Douro river, connecting Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto. The purpose of its construction was to create an alternative to Arrábida and D. Luis I bridges. The designers of the bridge are António Reis and Daniel de Sousa. The bridge with total length of 705 m has 8 spans. ()

Local name: Ponte do Freixo Opened: 1995 (29 years ago)Coordinates: 41°8'30"N, 8°34'51"W

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Freixo Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Freixo, Infante Dom Henrique Bridge, Ponte Maria Pia, Ponte de São João.

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Nicolau Nasoni, Palace, Hotel
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1.1 miW
Bridge
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Ponte Maria Pia, Porto
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0.8 miW
Bridge
Ponte de São João, Porto
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0.8 miW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Military museum
Museu Militar do Porto, Porto
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0.9 miNW
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Cemetery
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1.1 miW
Church
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1.1 miW
Library
Municipal Library of Porto, Porto
29 min walk • The Municipal Library of Porto is a library located in the civil parish of Bonfim, municipality of Porto in the Portuguese district of the same name.
1.2 miN
Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Freixo Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Freixo, Porto (8 min walk), Prado do Repouso, Porto (17 min walk), Museu Militar do Porto, Porto (20 min walk), Ponte de São João, Porto (22 min walk).

How to get to Freixo Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Freixo Bridge:

Bus

J.a.e. • Lines: 403 (4 min walk)
Areinho • Lines: 403 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Campanhã • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (17 min walk)
Heroísmo • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (19 min walk)