Category: Civil Architecture > Bridge
District: Santarém > Coruche > Coruche, Fajarda e Erra
The Crown Bridge is located in the heart of Ribatejo, in the district of Santarém, and more specifically in the municipality of Coruche. This structure stands prominently in the characteristic landscape of the region, marked by a rural environment and the presence of waterways that shape the territory. Its location is shared between the areas of Coruche, Fajarda, and Erra, serving as a fundamental connecting element in this area. The bridge harmoniously integrates into the environment, offering a perspective on the natural beauty and tranquility that characterize the riverside surroundings.
The Crown Bridge testifies, by its very existence, to the importance of crossing infrastructures for the development of rural communities throughout the centuries. The construction of bridges has, since ancient times, allowed for the connection between banks and facilitated the transit of people and goods, boosting trade and social interaction. Although specific historical records of its construction are not extensively detailed, its continued presence underscores the ongoing role it plays in the connectivity of the Coruche region, reflecting the perennial need to ensure mobility in this territory.
As a work of civil engineering, the Crown Bridge was designed to ensure safe passage over the natural obstacle it was built upon. Bridges of this nature, often constructed using durable materials such as stone or concrete, depending on their period of construction, reflect the essential functionality that characterizes them. Its structure, whether composed of robust arches or a linear deck, is designed to withstand time and the elements. Integrated into the natural beauty of the municipality of Coruche, the bridge offers, to those who observe or cross it, a unique perspective on the surrounding environment, with the waterway winding and the riparian vegetation complementing the landscape, making it a distinctive element of the area.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.95322170012874,-8.518850768574536
Coordinates DMS: 38°57'11.6"N 08°31'7.9"W
Weather Coruche, Fajarda e Erra
On-duty Pharmacy Coruche, Fajarda e Erra
