Ponte pênsil D. Maria II, 19th-century suspension bridge in Porto, Portugal.
The bridge featured stone pillars reaching 18 meters in height and spanned 170 meters across the Douro River with a width of 6 meters.
French company Claranges Lucotte & Cie constructed the bridge between 1841 and 1842, with its official inauguration taking place on February 17, 1843.
The bridge served as a vital connection between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, facilitating movement and trade between these two important Portuguese cities.
Eight iron cables supported the bridge structure across the 155-meter river width, enabling consistent traffic flow between both riverbanks.
The remaining stone pillars and military guardhouse ruins stand as physical remnants of this early suspension bridge near the current Dom Luis I Bridge.
Location: Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Inception: 1843
Address: Cais dos Guindais, Cais da Ribeira
GPS coordinates: 41.14066,-8.60992
Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:07
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