Saudade · Porto
Explorers of the Douro River
- Place
- The Douro, under the Luís I bridge
- Territory
- The River
- Time of day
- Midday
The story
The wine left the Douro to see the world.
Bento crossed the world to see the Douro.
In the shade of the Dom Luís bridge, they raised a toast. One had stories to tell; the other, all the time in the world to hear them.
The Douro took care of the way. They took care of savouring the journey.
Notice
A rabelo boat with barrels on board, the iron bridge overhead, a glass of wine raised. The river as a route, not a backdrop.
Look closer
Details from the illustration.
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01 Barrels on deck: the rabelo was built to carry wine down the Douro. -
02 A compass and a map, just in case. -
03 The Luís I bridge, iron arch and two decks.
Take this story home
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- Coaster €5.00 A Porto story beside your next drink.9.5 × 9.5 cm · laminated wood front, cork back Buy the coaster at NUVON Maker : Explorers of the Douro River (opens in a new tab)
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