Category: Civil Architecture > Bridge
District: Porto > Amarante > Amarante > Campo da Feira
The São Gonçalo Bridge is located over the Tâmega River, in the city of Amarante, in the district of Porto.
Together with the Church and Convent of São Gonçalo, the bridge is one of the city's symbols and has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.
It is believed that a Roman bridge existed on this site. According to tradition, the blessed Gonçalo de Amarante built or rebuilt the bridge in 1250, with donations he received. The bridge collapsed in 1763 due to a flood, but was rebuilt between 1782 and 1790, with a design by Carlos Amarante.
The bridge is an example of Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, with three arches of unequal sizes. The central arch is the largest, and the structure is adorned with Baroque pinnacles.
During the Peninsular War, in 1809, the bridge was the scene of a remarkable resistance against Napoleonic troops.
Near the bridge, the Praça da República (Republic Square) and the Convent of São Gonçalo offer a pleasant and historic environment for visitors.
The bridge can be easily reached from Praça da República, which is a central point in the city.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponte_de_São_Gonçalo
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.26886946457292,-8.078058244697026
Coordinates DMS: 41°16'7.9"N 08°04'41.0"W
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