Bridge of Mizarela, Medieval stone bridge in Ferral, Portugal
The Bridge of Mizarela spans the Rabagao River with a single granite arch rising 15 meters above a narrow river gorge between Ferral and Ruivaes.
During the French retreat from Porto in 1809, Marshal Soult's army crossed this bridge while Major Dulong of the 31st Leger led an assault against Portuguese defenses.
Local residents refer to this structure as the Bridge of Hell or Bridge of Salvador due to its location within steep rocky terrain.
Access to the Bridge of Mizarela requires walking down a narrow rocky path, as motor vehicles cannot reach the structure's location.
According to regional folklore, the bridge emerged after a fugitive made a desperate plea, leading to an encounter with the devil who demanded his soul.
Location: Ferral
Location: Ruivães e Campos
GPS coordinates: 41.69204,-8.01957
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:00
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