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View on houses and vineyard in valley Douro

Douro River Boat

Traditional boat of Douro river, Portugal. Traditional boat of Douro river, Portugal

Portugal, Douro valley: Grapes

Portugal, Douro valley: Grapes

Atlantic from the mouth of the Douro River

The River Douro runs through Portugal into the Atlantic Ocean and this is it's arrival point. The river Douro is the third-longest river in the Iberian Peninsula after the Tagus and Ebro. Its total length is 897 kilometres (557 mi), of which only sections of the Portuguese extension below the fall line are navigable, by light rivercraft. In its Spanish section, the Douro crosses the great Castilian meseta and meanders through five provinces of the autonomous community of Castile and León: Soria, Burgos, Valladolid, Zamora, and Salamanca, passing through the towns of Soria, Almazán, Aranda de Duero, Tordesillas, and Zamora. In this region, there are few tributaries of the Douro. The most important are the Pisuerga, passing through Valladolid, and the Esla, which passes through Zamora. This region is generally semi-arid plains, with wheat and in some places, especially near Aranda de Duero, with vineyards, in the Ribera del Duero wine region. Sheep rearing is also still important. For 112 kilometres (70 mi), the river forms part of the national border line between Spain and Portugal, in a region of narrow canyons. It formed a historical barrier to invasions, creating a cultural/linguistic divide. In these isolated areas, in which the Aldeadávila Dam impounds the river, there are protected areas: the International Douro Natural Park (on the Portuguese side) and the Arribes del Duero Natural Park (on the Zamoran margin). The Douro fully enters Portuguese territory just after the confluence with the Águeda River; once the Douro enters Portugal, major population centres are less frequent along the river. Except for Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia at the river mouth, the only population centres of any note are Foz do Tua, Pinhão and Peso da Régua. Tributaries here are small, merging into the Douro along the canyons; the most important are Côa, Tua, Sabor, Corgo, Tavora, Paiva, Tâmega, and Sousa. None of these small, fast-flowing rivers is navigable. Porto Portugal Spring 2015. The River Douro runs through Portugal into the Atlantic Ocean and this is it's arrival point. The river Douro is the third-longest river in the Iberian Peninsula after the Tagus and Ebro. Its total length is 897 kilometres (557 mi), of which only sections of the Portuguese extension below the fall line are navigable, by light rivercraft. In its Spanish section, the Douro crosses the great Castilian meseta and meanders through five provinces of the autonomous community of Castile and León: Soria, Burgos, Valladolid, Zamora, and Salamanca, passing through the towns of Soria, Almazán, Aranda de Duero, Tordesillas, and Zamora. In this region, there are few tributaries of the Douro. The most important are the Pisuerga, passing through Valladolid, and the Esla, which passes through Zamora. This region is generally semi-arid plains, with wheat and in some places, especially near Aranda de Duero, with vineyards, in the Ribera del Duero wine region. Sheep rearing is also still important. For 112 kilometres (70 mi), the river forms part of the national border line between Spain and Portugal, in a region of narrow canyons. It formed a historical barrier to invasions, creating a cultural/linguistic divide. In these isolated areas, in which the Aldeadávila Dam impounds the river, there are protected areas: the International Douro Natural Park (on the Portuguese side) and the Arribes del Duero Natural Park (on the Zamoran margin). The Douro fully enters Portuguese territory just after the confluence with the Águeda River; once the Douro enters Portugal, major population centres are less frequent along the river. Except for Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia at the river mouth, the only population centres of any note are Foz do Tua, Pinhão and Peso da Régua. Tributaries here are small, merging into the Douro along the canyons; the most important are Côa, Tua, Sabor, Corgo, Tavora, Paiva, Tâmega, and Sousa. None of these small, fast-flowing rivers is navigable. Porto Portugal Spring 2015

Portugal, Sabrosa: Christ of Sabrosa, Sabrosa wa

Portugal, Douro valley, Sabrosa: Christ of Sabrosa, Sabrosa was the birthplace of the explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Portugal, Douro valley, Sabrosa: Christ of Sabrosa, Sabrosa was the birthplace of the explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

Porto, Portugal, old town cityscape and the Douro River with traditional Rabelo boats, seen from the Dom Luis bridge

Porto, Portugal, old town cityscape and the Douro River with traditional Rabelo boats, seen from the Dom Luis bridge after sunset

Landscape of the Douro river regionin Portugal - Vineyards

Landscape of the Douro river regionin Portugal - Vineyards

Portugal: Douro river valley

Portugal: Douro river valley

Baroque building on the River Douro Portugal

Baroque architecture in Portugal lasted about two centuries from the late seventeenth century and eighteenth century. The reigns of D. João V and D. Joseph I of Portugal had increased imports of gold and diamonds, in a period called Royal Absolutism, which allowed the Portuguese Baroque to flourish. Baroque architecture in Portugal enjoys a very special situation and a different timeline from the rest of Europe. It is conditioned by several political, artistic and economic factors, that originate several phases, and different kinds of outside influences, resulting in a unique blend, often misunderstood by those looking for Italian art, but with specific forms and character. It starts in a complicated moment, with the financial effort of the kingdom channelled to the Portuguese Restoration War, after 60 years of Iberian Union. Another key factor is the existence of the Jesuitical architecture, also called "plane style". The buildings are single-room basilicas, deep main chapel, lateral chapels (with small doors for communication), without interior and exterior decoration, very simple portal and windows. It is a very practical building, allowing it to be built throughout the empire with minor adjustments, and prepared to be decorated later or when economic resources are available. Actually the first Portuguese Baroque does not lack in building because “plain style” is easy to be transformed, by means of decoration turning empty areas in pompous baroque scenarios. The same could be applied to the exterior. Subsequently, it’s easy to adapt the building to the taste of the time and place. Portugal Spring 2015. Baroque architecture in Portugal lasted about two centuries from the late seventeenth century and eighteenth century. The reigns of D. João V and D. Joseph I of Portugal had increased imports of gold and diamonds, in a period called Royal Absolutism, which allowed the Portuguese Baroque to flourish. Baroque architecture in Portugal enjoys a very special situation and a different timeline from the rest of Europe. It is conditioned by several political, artistic and economic factors, that originate several phases, and different kinds of outside influences, resulting in a unique blend, often misunderstood by those looking for Italian art, but with specific forms and character. It starts in a complicated moment, with the financial effort of the kingdom channelled to the Portuguese Restoration War, after 60 years of Iberian Union. Another key factor is the existence of the Jesuitical architecture, also called "plane style". The buildings are single-room basilicas, deep main chapel, lateral chapels (with small doors for communication), without interior and exterior decoration, very simple portal and windows. It is a very practical building, allowing it to be built throughout the empire with minor adjustments, and prepared to be decorated later or when economic resources are available. Actually the first Portuguese Baroque does not lack in building because “plain style” is easy to be transformed, by means of decoration turning empty areas in pompous baroque scenarios. The same could be applied to the exterior. Subsequently, it’s easy to adapt the building to the taste of the time and place. Portugal Spring 2015

Luis I Bridge across Douro River, Old Porto

Luis I Bridge across Douro River, Old Porto, Portugal.

River landscape

River landscape, with a boat

Dom Luis I Bridge, Porto, Douro Province, Portugal

Ferryboat on the river Douro

A ferry boat on the river Douro, Portugal. A ferry boat on the river Douro, Portugal

Landscape of Douro river in Porto, Portugal

Beautiful view of Porto in fog with Douro river in center, with classic red tile roofs in Ribeira district in Porto, Portugal. Beautiful view of Porto in fog with Douro river in center, with classic red tile roofs in Ribeira district in Porto, Portugal

Dom Luis Bridge

Dom Luis Bridge over Douro River, Oporto, Portugal

Vine lanscape in Douro region, Portugal

The city of Porto in Portugal

The beautiful City of Porto in Portugal and the river douro. The beautiful City of Porto in Portugal and the river douro

View in Douro river valley, Portugal

Travelling along Douro river, Portugal. Travelling along Douro river, Portugal

Douro valley

Vineyars in Douro Valley, Portugal

Caldas (spa) de Aregos in Douro river

Beautiful view of the railway station of Caldas (spa) de Aregos in Douro river valley, Portugal

Douro Valley. Vineyards and landscape near Pinhao town, Portugal

Douro Valley. Vineyards and landscape near Pinhao town, Portugal

Boy Jumping to the Douro River.

Typical boats at Porto city, on the north of Portugal

Vineyards of port wine in Douro valley, Portugal. Vineyards of port wine in Douro valley, Portugal

Vineyards in autumn colors

Vineards at Douro valley, Portugal. Vineards at Douro valley, Portugal

Downstream view of a water dam

Bridge over Douro River

Bridge over Douro river at Oporto city

View of a fire in the forest of oaks and pines on the slopes of the Douro River

Douro river landscape

Douro river landscape, with vineyards

River Douro

Old vineyards with red wine grapes in the Douro valley wine region near Porto, Portugal Europe

Old vineyards with red wine grapes in the Douro valley wine region near Porto, Portugal Europe

View from Pinhão vilage in Portugal to Douro valey. View from Pinhão vilage in Portugal to Douro valey

Old aged traditional wooden barrels with wine in a vault lined up in cool and dark cellar in Italy, Porto, Portugal, France

Old aged traditional wooden barrels with wine in a vault lined up in cool and dark cellar in Italy, Porto , Portugal, France

Douro Valley

Boy Jumping to the Douro River.

Douro Valley

Portugal Douro Vineyards Rocky Terraces, Porto Wine Landscape, Farm Buildings

Portugal Douro Vineyards Rocky Terraces, Porto Wine Landscape, Farm Buildings

Old aged traditional wooden barrels with wine in a vault lined up in cool and dark cellar in Italy, Porto, Portugal, France

Old aged traditional wooden barrels with wine in a vault lined up in cool and dark cellar in Italy , Porto, Portugal, France

Douro Riverbank at Oporto, Portugal

City landscape of Oporto, Portugal at night. Shot taken from the Gaia margin into Oporto's riverbank side. You can see the Oporto's Cathedral on top of the hill. City landscape of Oporto, Portugal at night. Shot taken from the Gaia margin into Oporto's riverbank side. You can see the Oporto's Cathedral on top of the hill.

Aregos railway station in Douro river

Beautiful view of Aregos railway station in Douro river valley, Portugal

Douro Valley

The city of Porto in Portugal

The beautiful City of Porto in Portugal and the river douro. The beautiful City of Porto in Portugal and the river douro

Vineyards with red wine grapes for Port wine production in winery near Douro valley and Duero river, Peso da Regua, Porto Portugal

Vineyards with red wine grapes for Port wine production in winery near Douro valley and Duero river, Peso da Regua, Porto Portugal

Porto, Portugal at Dom Luis Bridge and the Douro River.

Porto, Portugal at Dom Luis Bridge and the Douro River.

Porto de Rei - Douro River, Portugal

Beautiful view of Porto de Rei in Douro river valley, Portugal. Beautiful view of Porto de Rei in Douro river valley, Portugal

Porto vine grape on blue sky

Famous steel bridge in Porto(Portugal)

Horizontal sityscape with famous steel bridge and river Douro in Porto(Portugal). Horizontal sityscape with famous steel bridge and river Douro in Porto(Portugal)

The Douro River on the banks of the beautiful city of Porto in Portugal

The Douro River on the banks of the beautiful city of Porto in Portugal

Douro Valley

Boy Jumping to the Douro River.

Firefighting helicopter - Crew

Crew of firefighters working on the helicopter stopped on the banks of the River Douro. Crew of firefighters working on the helicopter stopped on the banks of the River Douro

Douro river in porto at night

Douro river (porto) at night with the view to the bridge and the castle. This side with lots of line has a collection of wine shop and restaurant. It was compared as las vegas of porto :). Douro river (porto) at night with the view to the bridge and the castle. This side with lots of line has a collection of wine shop and restaurant. It was compared as las vegas of porto :)

Old bridge over Rio Douro, in city of Oporto

Vineyars in Douro Valley, Portugal

Old aged traditional wooden barrels with wine in a vault lined up in cool and dark cellar in Italy, Porto, Portugal, France

Old aged traditional wooden barrels with wine in a vault lined up in cool and dark cellar in Italy , Porto, Portugal, France

Beautiful panorama of the Douro River in Douro, Portugal

Beautiful panorama of the Douro River in Douro, Portugal

Boy Jumping to the Douro River.

Douro River

Portugal flag on the street of porto with colorfull house in the background

Portugal flag on the street of porto with colorfull house in the background vertical

Firefighting helicopter - water

Firefighting helicopter collecting water in the Douro river to extinguish the forest fire. Firefighting helicopter collecting water in the Douro river to extinguish the forest fire

Old houses along the Douro river in Porto (Portugal). Old houses along the Douro river in Porto (Portugal).

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