Rio Ave Bridge or Taipas Bridge

Category: Civil Architecture > Bridge

District: Braga > Guimarães > Caldelas

Rio Ave Bridge Description

, Stone bridge built in granite over the Ave River.

, Connects the parishes of Caldelas and Ponte.

, Long, with a flat deck resting on 36 pillars.

, Low, wide granite masonry railings.

, Allows pedestrian crossing even during floods.

Classification and Historical Importance

, Classified as a National Monument in 1926.

, Arouses interest due to its antiquity and architectural beauty.

Architectural Features

, Upstream face of the pillars with a triangular shape.

, Pavement made up of long granite ashlars.

, Railings with cavities for fitting iron parapets.

Preservation and Conservation Work

, Reconstruction carried out in 1926.

, Restoration of the pavement and railings in 1961/1962.

, Consolidation works on various occasions between 1970 and 1981.

Nickname "Roman Bridge"

, It is often called "Roman Bridge" by local residents and tourists.

, There is no historical confirmation that the bridge is actually Roman.

, There are no precise records about the date of construction of the bridge.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponte_do_Rio_Ave

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt