Old bridge of Aldeia da Ponte

Category: Civil Architecture > Bridge

District: Guarda > Sabugal > Aldeia da Ponte

Characteristics

- Roman bridge with two round arches.

- It has cutwaters and a faceted ramped deck.

- Flagstone pavement.

History

- Originally built between the 2nd and 4th centuries.

- Remodeled in the medieval period.

- Restored in the 16th century and in 1999.

Construction

- Made of ashlar.

- Metal parapet.

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