Ponte romana das Taipas
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N 41° 28.917 W 008° 20.696
29T E 554689 N 4592467
Eng: This is considered the lower bridge which crosses the Ave River.
PT: Esta é considerada a ponte mais baixa que atravessa o Rio Ave.
Waymark Code: WM8R5M
Location: Braga, Portugal
Date Posted: 05/05/2010
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Eng: This is considered the lower bridge which crosses the Ave River.
You can find a kind of bridge prancheira, common in rivers of low volume, dating from the end of XVI century / XVII (Modern Age).
The Roman bridge Taipas in Roman times was essentially strategic, administrative and since the Middle Ages was considered a public road, which connected villages nearby.
Today is a site visit, mirrored waters of the River Ave and framed by greenery.
PT: Esta é considerada a ponte mais baixa que atravessa o Rio Ave.
Pode encontrar um tipo de ponte prancheira, frequente em rios de baixo volume, datada de finais do séc.XVI/XVII (Idade Moderna).
A ponte romana das Taipas foi nos tempos romanos essencialmente estratégica e administrativa e já na Idade Média era considerada via pública, que ligava povoações próximas.
Hoje em dia é um local de visita, espelhado nas águas do Rio Ave e emoldurado pela vegetação verdejante.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Guimarães, Portugal
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Monument
Water or other terrain spanned: Water
Construction Date: In the end of XVI century / XVII
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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