A photograph of the vibrant Ribeira (waterfront) on the northern bank of the Douro river. Red roofs, tiled facades, and pastel colored walls made up the tiered buildings of the riverfront. The neighborhood is part of the medieval old town of the city. Cafes, bars, and restaurants contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the waterfront. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its rich cultural and architectural history.
Pickpockets! Pickpockets! Keep your backpacks and bags in front! Stay away from crowding people!
Those were the warnings that were given to us. The result was a very brisk walk along the Ribeira from the Church of São Francisco, through the Dom Luis I Bridge, and until we reached the southern banks of the Douro river. It was sad to forego with browsing through the shops. It was sad not to check out the restaurants and bars. It was sad not to just stand around and appreciate the architecture of the buildings facing the waterfront. Sad!
Random photographs of our travels. Memories found and captured in a photograph.
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Looks like a picturesque and colourful waterfront. It’s a shame about all the pickpocketers though. Hopefully none of your stuff got stolen as you were walking and trying to enjoy the architecture.
We got through the Ribeira without any incident. It just felt like a missed opportunity to not spend sometime on that side of the river. We did get enough of browsing though on the side of Vile Nova de Gaia.
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