Caminhos do Romântico: O Tempo das Pontes, no Vale de Massarelos

The event, "Caminhos do Romântico: O Tempo das Pontes, no Vale de Massarelos," is a guided tour led by Daniel Afonso, a historian and national guide. It takes place on November 21, 2026, at 2:30 PM, starting at Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem and concluding at the Museu do Carro Eléctrico.

The tour lasts 120 minutes and costs €2 per person, with discounts available for Biblioteca Card holders, Porto Card holders, Museu do Porto employees, and students. Participants will explore the Massarelos valley, observing the Douro bridges and learning about the area's transformation through engineering works and its historical connection to river crossings, salt production, wine warehouses, and customs activities.

Daniel Afonso, with a master's degree in Art History and a degree in Tourism from the University of Porto, specializes in urban history and heritage. He has developed cultural routes and contributed to studies on cultural and tourist heritage in Porto and Northern Portugal.