Mindsphere. Posted November 20, 2020 Posted November 20, 2020 A truly frightening 516 meter suspension bridge, called 516 Arouca, will soon open in Portugal, near the city of Porto and seems a safe attraction for the very brave. It is located about an hour from the city of Porto and thus becomes one of the main attractions for tourists and locals eager for thrills. With this length, the new bridge will be considered the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, overcoming the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge in Switzerland, which stretches for 494 meters and was opened in 2017. It stretches over the valleys that connect Grachen and Zermatt. 516 Arouca is not only long, it is also located 175 meters above the ground, connecting the Aguieiras waterfall and the Paiva gorge. Basically, it is not a place to visit for those who are afraid of heights. The bridge itself is built of steel cables and a wire mesh, which give you the feeling of stepping empty, just overlooking the Paiva River below, so the feeling is more dizzying than the impressive glass-bottomed bridges, which are very po[CENSORED]r in China. 516 Arouca is suspended between two V-shaped concrete towers on both sides, without intermediate pillars, leaving slightly in the middle. A pedestrian can cross the bridge for 5 to 10 minutes without stopping. Despite the fact that it is a rather challenging place for anyone, if you are brave enough to cross it, you will have absolutely unique landscapes. The new bridge has been in operation since 2016, but will not open until 2021. The exact date of opening is not yet known. One thing is for sure: this experience is not for everyone, and the bravest and most adrenaline-seeking people now have a new place to check. 3
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