Category: Civil Architecture > Bridge
District: Porto > Lousada > Aveleda
In the picturesque locality of Aveleda, within the municipality of Lousada, the Roman Bridge of Barrimau stands tall. This ancient structure crosses a watercourse, framed by a natural landscape that exudes serenity and invites contemplation. Its presence, both imposing and discreet, blends harmoniously with the rural surroundings, lending it a unique character.
When visiting this site, the atmosphere surrounding the bridge reveals itself as an invitation to pause, allowing one to observe how this ancient work integrates with the terrain and persists in its function of connecting banks, maintained over centuries.
The Roman Bridge of Barrimau is a remarkable testament to Roman engineering on Portuguese soil. Its construction dates back to time immemorial, showcasing the mastery of construction and the ability to create infrastructure of exceptional durability, crucial for the road networks of antiquity. It is a tangible link to the past, evoking the routes and paths that shaped circulation in the region over centuries.
The remarkable longevity of its robust stone structure attests to the solidity of the techniques employed. It still allows us today to admire a work that has defied the passage of time, keeping alive the memory of all those who once traversed here.
Built entirely of stone, the Roman Bridge of Barrimau displays a robust and intrinsically functional architecture, distinctive of Roman constructions. Its arches, which curve and rise over the waters, are proof of the technical expertise essential for overcoming the natural obstacle of the watercourse.
The simplicity of its lines and the way the structure harmonizes with the surrounding vegetation and the river it crosses, create a singularly picturesque and serene scene. It is a place that inspires a moment of contemplation, where the timeless beauty of ancestral architecture fully meets the natural landscape that embraces it.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.2758777, -8.237827675
Coordinates DMS: 41°16'33.2"N 08°14'16.2"W
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