Puente Romano de Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain
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g300td
N 40° 57.495 W 005° 40.183
30T E 275319 N 4537555
A 2000 years old bridge still working
Waymark Code: WMMC74
Location: Castilla y León, Spain
Date Posted: 08/30/2014
Views: 10
Some historians believe that the bridge was built in the first century A.D. during the reign of Marcus Ulpius Traianus. The bridge crosses the river Tormes at one of its widest points and lies on a rocky subsoil. It measures 176 metres long by 3.70 metres wide. It is blessed with 26 semicircular arches and robust pillars. It forms part of the 'Plata' (Silver) Roman road, that linked Merida with Astorga.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Road
Water or other terrain spanned: Water
Architect/Builder: The Romans (Trajan)
Construction Date: 1st century A:D:
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