Miradouro da Escarpa
Miradouro da Escarpa is a scenic viewpoint in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District. Miradouro da Escarpa is situated nearby to Infante Dom Henrique Bridge, as well as near the church Capela do Senhor do Além.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Infante Dom Henrique Bridge and Maria Pia Bridge.
Infante Dom Henrique Bridge
Bridge
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The Infante Dom Henrique Bridge, commonly known as Infante Bridge, is a road bridge across the Douro River in Greater Porto, Portugal. The bridge is upriver from the Dom Luís I Bridge and downriver from the Maria Pia Bridge. Infante Dom Henrique Bridge is situated 150 metres north of Miradouro da Escarpa.
Maria Pia Bridge
Bridge
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Maria Pia Bridge, commonly known as Dona Maria Pia Bridge, is a railway bridge built in 1877 and attributed to Gustave Eiffel. It is situated between the Portuguese Northern municipalities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Maria Pia Bridge is situated 420 metres east of Miradouro da Escarpa.
Dom Luís I Bridge
Bridge
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The Luiz I Bridge, commonly known as Dom Luís I Bridge, is a double-deck metal arch bridge that spans the river Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. Dom Luís I Bridge is situated 620 metres west of Miradouro da Escarpa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fontainhas and Encosta dos Guindais.
Encosta dos Guindais
Neighborhood
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Encosta dos Guindais is a neighborhood.
Santo Ildefonso
Neighborhood
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Santo Ildefonso is a former civil parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória. The population in 2011 was 9,029, in an area of 1.24 km2.
Miradouro da Escarpa
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
41.13973° or 41° 8′ 23″ northLongitude
-8.60215° or 8° 36′ 8″ westOpen location code
8CHH49QX+V4OpenStreetMap ID
node 1804497644OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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