Puente Romano, Roman bridge in Mérida, Spain.
Puente Romano is a Roman stone bridge that spans around 790 meters across the Guadiana River with approximately 60 granite arches forming its structure. The bridge is about 7 meters wide and features specially designed openings between some arches that help reduce water pressure during floods.
Construction began in the early 2nd century under Emperor Trajan and the bridge became a key link in a major trade route across the peninsula. Over the centuries, successive rulers maintained and adapted the structure, yet its original Roman design has largely survived to the present day.
This crossing has connected different peoples and traders for nearly 2,000 years, serving as a crucial passage through the region. Walking across it today, you can sense how it has remained central to daily life and travel in Mérida.
The bridge is open to pedestrians for crossing and provides views of the city and river from the span. The walking surface can be uneven in sections, so comfortable shoes are recommended for a pleasant visit.
The bridge was partially fortified during medieval times and served as a defensive position for the city. Traces of this military adaptation remain visible in places where reinforcements were added to the original Roman structure.
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