Category: Civil Architecture > Bridge
District: Castelo Branco > Penamacor > Meimoa
, Located in the village of Meimoa, in the municipality of Penamacor, the Meimoa Stream Bridge is a medieval bridge that crosses the Meimoa Stream.
, Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, on a pre-existing Roman structure, it was completely rebuilt during the Reconquista and integrated into the secondary military line that connected Salgueiro to Meimoa.
, There are legends that suggest the existence of a Roman bridge on the site, destroyed during the Reconquista.
, The bridge was part of a line that connected Mérida to Viseu, passing through several points in the district of Castelo Branco.
, 16th-century bridge, with arch and inclined deck, built in stone masonry.
, It has cutwaters and a stonework parapet, with irregular voussoirs in the arches.
, It does not have elaborate decoration, only date inscriptions in some parts.
, The reconstruction of the bridge is visible in the ashlars.
, The bridge is located within the urban limits, connecting the relatively flat plains of the Meimoa Stream to the village of Meimoa.
, The area around the bridge is part of a protected or conservation area.
, The Meimoa Stream Bridge offers an opportunity for tourists to explore the history of the region, in addition to providing a picturesque view of the river and the surrounding landscape.
, It is an ideal place for photography enthusiasts and for those who enjoy hiking, offering a peaceful and picturesque environment.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponte_da_Ribeira_de_Meimoa
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.22635589335056,-7.1879103548389365
Coordinates DMS: 40°13'34.9"N 07°11'16.5"W
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