Douro River Cruise 2018

The rabelo boat is a traditional Portuguese wooden cargo boat that was used for centuries to transport people and goods along the Douro River. It is flat-bottomed, with a shallow draught, which was necessary to navigate the often shallow fast-flowing waters of the upper Douro prior to the construction of dams and locks from 1968 onwards. (Wikipedia)

The Dom Luís I Bridge, or 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. At its construction, its 172 metres span was the longest of its type in the world. Wikipedia

The tiling was created by Jorge Colaço (1868-1942), one of Portugal’s foremost azulejo artists. His work can still be found in public buildings across Portugal and at selected locations in other countries, including Windsor Castle in the UK. The panels at São Bento station feature views of Portuguese history, landscapes and people and give it a quite remarkable interior ambience. www.thebeautyoftransport.com

The tiling was created by Jorge Colaço (1868-1942), one of Portugal’s foremost azulejo artists. His work can still be found in public buildings across Portugal and at selected locations in other countries, including Windsor Castle in the UK. The panels at São Bento station feature views of Portuguese history, landscapes and people and give it a quite remarkable interior ambience.

The tiling was created by Jorge Colaço (1868-1942), one of Portugal’s foremost azulejo artists. His work can still be found in public buildings across Portugal and at selected locations in other countries, including Windsor Castle in the UK. The panels at São Bento station feature views of Portuguese history, landscapes and people and give it a quite remarkable interior ambience.

The tiling was created by Jorge Colaço (1868-1942), one of Portugal’s foremost azulejo artists. His work can still be found in public buildings across Portugal and at selected locations in other countries, including Windsor Castle in the UK. The panels at São Bento station feature views of Portuguese history, landscapes and people and give it a quite remarkable interior ambience.

The tiling was created by Jorge Colaço (1868-1942), one of Portugal’s foremost azulejo artists. His work can still be found in public buildings across Portugal and at selected locations in other countries, including Windsor Castle in the UK. The panels at São Bento station feature views of Portuguese history, landscapes and people and give it a quite remarkable interior ambience.

The tiling was created by Jorge Colaço (1868-1942), one of Portugal’s foremost azulejo artists. His work can still be found in public buildings across Portugal and at selected locations in other countries, including Windsor Castle in the UK. The panels at São Bento station feature views of Portuguese history, landscapes and people and give it a quite remarkable interior ambience.

The tiling was created by Jorge Colaço (1868-1942), one of Portugal’s foremost azulejo artists. His work can still be found in public buildings across Portugal and at selected locations in other countries, including Windsor Castle in the UK. The panels at São Bento station feature views of Portuguese history, landscapes and people and give it a quite remarkable interior ambience.

The tiling was created by Jorge Colaço (1868-1942), one of Portugal’s foremost azulejo artists. His work can still be found in public buildings across Portugal and at selected locations in other countries, including Windsor Castle in the UK. The panels at São Bento station feature views of Portuguese history, landscapes and people and give it a quite remarkable interior ambience.

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