Eiffel Bridge
Ponte Eiffel
A road-and-rail iron bridge built in 1878 by the Eiffel company, spanning the Lima River mouth. The deck offers views of Santa Luzia hill.
This roughly 645-meter metal bridge opened in 1878. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel's company, with a road deck on top and a railway below. It remains an important link on the Minho Line and is still in use. Pedestrians can walk across on the side paths, and the best view back toward the old town and the hilltop sanctuary is from the bridge. The riverside promenade connects the pier, the Gil Eannes, and the old town, making it a good evening stroll. Traffic on the bridge deck is heavy, so pedestrians should use the designated walkways.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Viana do Castelo Cathedral
- Praça da República
- Costume Museum
- Gil Eannes Hospital Ship
- Sanctuary of Santa Luzia
- Cabedelo Beach
- Fort of Santiago da Barra
- Citânia de Santa Luzia