The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge in northern Portugal was recently completed and will be inaugurated on May 2, with nearby residents hoping it will revitalize the region’s epidemic-stricken economy.
The 516-meter-long suspension bridge, located in the UNESCO-recognized Portuguese town of Arouca Geopark, is named “Arouca 516” (Arouca 516) after the location and length of the bridge. Suspended by steel cables, the bridge is 176 meters from the rushing river at the bottom of the valley and 0.91 meters wide, and it takes about ten minutes to walk across the bridge.
Before the activation ceremony, the residents of Arouca town 29 to be the first to experience, walking on the see-through steel grid bridge, many people walked to the legs, but still exclaimed “super worth it”.
People walking in the Aroca 516 suspension bridge, clutching the sides of the bridge.
Xavier (Hugo Xavier) was the first person to find the courage to walk on and cross the bridge that day, he said, a little scared, but it was really worth it, it was a very special experience, adrenaline rush throughout.
Another member of the public, Rui Brandao, said he tried not to look down as much as possible, but still recommended it, “Even if you have a fear of heights like me, I highly recommend you to come. I have to say I don’t feel it at all”.
A local guide named Emanuel (Emanuel) said, “It brings new life to our land because it will attract more investment and tourists. With many young people moving to the big cities, the area is aging rapidly and this will bring new energy to Aroca.”
Since 2017, the 516 suspension bridge in Arouca has broken the record of the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge in the Swiss Alps as the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world.
The 516-meter-long and 176-meter-high suspension bridge in Arouca, Portugal, is located in the Arouca Geopark and offers a view over the entire valley.
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