Ponte dos Mendes, Stone arch bridge in Chancelaria, Portugal

Ponte dos Mendes is a stone bridge in Chancelaria, in the municipality of Alter do Chão. It has at least two visible arches springing from a masonry base, built of irregular tan and grey stones with a flat top edge; a curved ring of stones frames the left arch, while a green tree partly hides the right one. Dry grass fills the foreground.

Ponte dos Mendes stands in Chancelaria, not Alter do Chão. The sources record no medieval origin and no cycling path; the flat-topped masonry structure with two visible arches is a crossing of local stone, now listed as a Monument of Public Interest. Its fabric is irregular tan and grey stone, with a curved ring of stones around the left arch.

The bridge holds the official status of Monument of Public Interest, reflecting the engineering methods and architectural traditions of Portuguese bridge construction.

The bridge is accessible year-round for cyclists and pedestrians, offering a safe passage through the valley. It is best visited when the weather is clear, as wet stone surfaces can become slippery.

The bridge stands in Chancelaria, not Alter do Chão, and its two visible arches spring from a masonry base of irregular tan and grey stones. A green tree grows in front of the right-hand arch, partly hiding it, while dry grass fills the foreground. No inscription survives on the flat top edge.