The Eiffel Bridge of Viana do Castelo is an iron bridge of 1878 over the mouth of the Lima, with two decks, one for the railway and one for road traffic and pedestrians. It is linked to the company of Gustave Eiffel, and it joins the city of Viana do Castelo to Darque, on the south bank.
The bridge rests on granite piers and is one of the landmarks of the city seen from Santa Luzia.
What to see at the Eiffel Bridge
- Two decks: the railway line of the Minho runs on one deck, and road traffic and pedestrians on the other.
- Iron structure: the iron girders on granite piers across the Lima.
- View: the river mouth, the city and the hill of Santa Luzia seen from the walkway.
History of the Eiffel Bridge
- 1878: the bridge opens, carrying the railway across the Lima.
Visiting the Eiffel Bridge
- On foot: the bridge can be crossed on foot from the riverside of the city towards Darque and the beach of Cabedelo.
Places to visit in Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Viana do Castelo & Santa Luzia
Gil Eannes Ship
Eiffel Bridge of Viana do Castelo
Viana Costume Museum
Fort of Santiago da Barra
History of Viana do Castelo
Visiting Viana do Castelo