Link People walk across a narrow footbridge suspended across a river canyon, which claims to be the world’s longest pedestrian bridge, in Arouca, northern Portugal.
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Arouca lies 300 kilometres north of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital.
Local residents got a first walk on the bridge last week. Many were thrilled even as some admitted it was a little unnerving to feel so high up and exposed.
Hugo Xavier became one of the first people to cross the suspension bridge. You will now receive updates from Traveller Newsletter
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Take a look: New bridge in Portugal not for faint-hearted, kids under 6 prohibited
The Arouca Bridge offers a nearly 1,700-foot walk across its span, with its metal walkway suspended from cables and wide enough for two people. Author: Associated Press Updated: 2:11 PM CDT May 4, 2021
It s probably best if you prepare yourself before you look down while on the Arouca Bridge.
The narrow footbridge suspended across a river canyon in northern Portugal claims to be the world s longest pedestrian bridge and was officially inaugurated Sunday.
The Arouca Bridge offers a half-kilometer (almost 1,700-foot) walk across its span, along a metal walkway suspended from cables. Some 175 meters (574 feet) below, the Paiva River flows through a waterfall.
2 May 2021, 3:37 pm
It’s probably best if you gird yourself before you look down from the Arouca Bridge.
The narrow footbridge suspended across a river canyon in northern Portugal claims to be the world’s longest pedestrian bridge and was officially inaugurated on Sunday.
The Arouca Bridge offers a half-kilometre walk across its span, along a metal walkway suspended from cables.
Some 175 metres below, the Paiva River flows through a waterfall.
Arouca is 300 kilometres north of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital.
Local residents got a first walk on the bridge last week. Many were thrilled even as some admitted it was a little unnerving to feel so high up and exposed.
This New Portuguese Walking Bridge is Not for the Faint-Hearted The Arouca Bridge offers an almost 1,700-foot walk across its span, along a metal walkway suspended from cables, with a river and waterfall below
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It s probably best if you gird yourself before you look down from the Arouca Bridge.
The narrow footbridge suspended across a river canyon in northern Portugal claims to be the world’s longest pedestrian bridge and was officially inaugurated Sunday. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
The Arouca Bridge offers an almost 1,700-foot walk across its span, along a metal walkway suspended from cables. Some 574 feet below, the Paiva River flows through a waterfall.