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Torre dos ClerigosvsPonte de Dom Luis I
Both Clerigos Tower and Ponte de Dom Luis I are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Clerigos Tower ranks significantly better than Ponte de Dom Luis I. Clerigos Tower comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 6 publications such as On the Grid, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Torre dos Clerigos
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
On the Grid
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Rua dos Clerigos, Porto, Portugal
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Concierge "For Porto's best panorama, climb the 250-foot-high Baroque Torre dos Clérigos."
Lonely Planet "Nasoni designed the Igreja dos Clérigos , with its theatrical facade and unusual, oval-shaped nave." Full review
Afar Magazine "An iconic landmark of the city, it was once used as a reference point for boats entering the Douro. The tower offers marvelous views of the river and the city of Porto." Full review
On the Grid "Clérigos Tower, designed by Nicolau Nasoni, is a stunning example of 18th century Baroque architecture." Full review
Time Out "The 75 metres, 225 steps high tower gives access to a 360° view of the city – one of the best and most Instagrammable on offer." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The tower, attached to the Clérigos Church since 1763, is an awe-inspiring building filled with historical artifacts as well as free organ concerts every day at noon inside the massive church."
Frommer's "Climb 225 steps to the top of the belfry, where you'll be rewarded with one of the city's finest views, of Porto and the river Douro." Full review
Ponte de Dom Luis I
Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Porto, Portugal
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Fodor's "Designed by Teófilo Seyrig (who apprenticed for Gustave Eiffel), this two-tiered metal bridge leads directly to the city of Vila Nova de Gaia." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The views of the river and Old Town are simply stunning, as are the daredevils who leap from the lower level." Full review
Afar Magazine "The views from the top are spectacular but you need to keep an eye out for metro trains along the top level...take the funicular from beside the bridge back up to Batalha." Full review
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You can walk across it on two levels but I'd recommend taking the top level from Porto to the port wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia then staggering back along the lower level.
Time Out "The double-decker metal bridge linking both the São Bento and Ribeira districts in Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia on the south bank was begun in 1881 and inaugurated five years later. It..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Bridge accommodates cars on its lower level...stroll along the upper deck of the bridge and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of the edifices built into the hillside cliffs that line the river" Full review
