Ponte do Carro - Matosinhos, Portugal - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

[PT]
"Entre Santa Cruz do Bispo e Guifões, a Ponte medieval do Carro Ponte sobre o rio Leça, é dos séculos 12 a 13. É uma ponte de bigorna construída em cantaria de granito irregular é um exemplo interessante de construção civil pública, típica do período. Foi classificado como Imóvel de Interesse Público."
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"Ponte medieval integrada no caminho medieval entre Porto e Barcelos, encontrando-se documentada desde o século XIII. É constituída por um cavalete sobre um arco de volta perfeita, em alvenaria de granito muito irregular. Em 2000 foi criada uma zona de lazer ao seu redor, integrando ainda o moinho de Guifões."
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[EN]
"Between Santa Cruz do Bispo and Guifões, the medieval Ponte do Carro Bridge over the River Leça, is from the 12th to 13th centuries. It is an anvil bridge built in irregular granite stonework and an interesting example of public civil construction, typical of the period. It has been classified as a Property of Public Interest. "
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"Medieval bridge built in medieval road between Porto and Barcelos, lying documented since the thirteenth century. It consists of an easel on a round arch, masonry granite very irregular. In 2000 it was created a recreational area around you, yet integrating the mill of Guifões."
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Length of bridge: 15m Height of bridge: 5m What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians, motor vehicles, bike What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Leça River Date constructed: Sec. XIII Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Carro Location: Matosinhos

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