Ponte da Misarela - Montalegre, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 41° 41.524 W 008° 01.156
29T E 581612 N 4616052
A historic arch bridge made of stone.
Waymark Code: WMC2XP
Location: Vila Real, Portugal
Date Posted: 07/18/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member CoinsAndPins
Views: 5

[PT]
Edificada na Idade Média sobre o rio Rabagão, a Ponte de Mizarela apresenta uma curiosa implantação, por ter sido construída ao fundo de um desfiladeiro escarpado, assente sobre os penedos e com alguma altitude em relação ao leito do rio, sendo sustentada por um arco com cerca de 13 metros de vão.
A estrutura foi reconstruída no início do século XIX, e a obra estava já executada em 1809, uma vez que nesta data as tropas francesas comandadas por Soult passaram pela ponte, fugindo à perseguição dos soldados de Wellesley.
A Ponte de Mizarela está ligada a diversas crenças e lendas populares minhotas, que perduram até hoje nos roteiros locais.

[ENG]
Built in the Middle Ages Rabagão over the river, the bridge presents a curious Mizarela deployment, having been built at the bottom of a steep canyon, based on the rocks, and with some elevation above the riverbed, being supported by an arch with approximately 13 meters span.
In 1809, during the french invasion the French troops commanded by Soult crossed the bridge.
The Bridge Mizarela is linked to many popular beliefs and legends, which endure today in local scripts.

From: (visit link)
Length of bridge: 18m

Height of bridge: 30m

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River


Date constructed: Middle Ages

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Misarela

Location:
Montalegre, Portugal


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