Ponte de Barcelos, Medieval bicycle bridge in Barcelos, Portugal
The stone Gothic bridge stretches across the Cávado River with five uneven arches and strong cutwaters integrated into the support pillars.
Construction of the bridge began in 1325 under the direction of Pedro Afonso, Count of Barcelos, and underwent modifications during the 17th and 19th centuries.
The bridge serves as a central point along the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, connecting pilgrims and cyclists on their journey through northern Portugal.
The structure remains open to bicycle and pedestrian traffic while authorities plan the construction of an alternative crossing to preserve its condition.
Scientific teams have conducted structural assessments using non-destructive techniques to analyze the bridge's architectural elements and stability.
Location: Barcelos, Vila Boa e Vila Frescainha (São Martinho e São Pedro)
GPS coordinates: 41.52785,-8.62226
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:38
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Paço dos Duques de Bragança
33 m
Teatro Gil Vicente
181 m
Campo da Feira de Barcelos
647 m
Torre da Porta Nova
401 m
Pelourinho de Barcelos
54 m
Estádio Adelino Ribeiro Novo
1.2 km
Church of Santa Maria de Abade de Neiva
3.4 km
Creixomil e Mariz
4.1 km
Museu de Olaria
221 m
Solar dos Pinheiros
103 m
House of Condestável
156 m
Igreja Paroquial de Barcelinhos
394 m
Igreja Paroquial de Midões
4.2 km
Igreja Paroquial de Várzea
3.8 km
Edifício e Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Barcelos
143 m
Casa de Santo António de Vessadas
692 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Terço
712 m
Fonte da Rua da Misericórdia
138 m
Igreja Paroquial de Rio Covo
2.2 km
Tribunal Judicial de Barcelos
473 m
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Franqueira (Barcelos)
3.7 km
Casa de D. Nuno Álvares Pereira
155 m
Ponte Ferroviária do Cávado
1.4 km
Chafariz do Largo do Apoio
176 m
Casa e Quinta do Benfeito
867 m
Capela de São Francisco
194 m
Azenha da Ponte
17 mReviews
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