Roman bridge of Salamanca, Roman bridge in Salamanca, Spain
The Roman bridge of Salamanca is a 176 meter stone structure across the Tormes River with twenty-six arches, fifteen of which date from the Roman period. The construction displays different building phases and connects two ancient settlement areas on either bank.
The structure was built between the reigns of Emperor Augustus and Vespasian in the first century. This age of roughly 2000 years makes it one of the best preserved Roman bridge structures on the Iberian Peninsula.
The bridge holds such importance to Salamanca that it appears in the first quarter of the city coat of arms alongside a stone bull figure. This symbol reflects how deeply the structure is woven into the city's identity.
Since 1973 the bridge has been reserved exclusively for pedestrians, offering clear views of the old structure and the river below. Visitors can walk across at their own pace while observing the different building styles and craftsmanship along the way.
The bridge actually consists of two separate structures divided by a central watchtower, with stones sourced from different quarries. This configuration shows how the structure was expanded and renewed over centuries while retaining its essential form.
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