Portugal unveils world's longest pedestrian suspension to public; see pics

Portugal's highly-anticipated, record-breaking suspension bridge opened to the public last week. Locals hope the attraction, which cost about 2.3 million euros ($2.8 million) and took around two years to build, will help revive the region, especially after the devastating Covid-19 pandemic.(Image Credit: Reuters)

People walk on the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge '516 Arouca', now open for local residents in Arouca, Portugal.

A general view of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge '516 Arouca', in Portugal.

The bridge opened only to local residents on Thursday, but from Monday everyone can book a visit.

A general view of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge '516 Arouca', in Portugal.

The landscape is calm, but the crossing is not for the faint-hearted.

The bridge hangs 175 meters above the fast-flowing River Paiva.

Locals hope the attraction, which cost about 2.3 million euros ($2.8 million) and took around two years to build, will help revive the region.

Held up by steel cables and two massive towers on each side, it wobbles a little with every step.

A general view of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge '516 Arouca', in Portugal.