Ponte de Prozelo, Medieval bicycle bridge in Ferreiros Prozelo e Besteiros, Portugal.
The Ponte de Prozelo stretches 150 meters across the Cávado River, featuring four broken arches and ten total arcs constructed entirely from granite blocks.
Built in the 14th century, this bridge established the first direct passage between Braga and Amares, eliminating the need for long detours through Ribeiro and Lago.
The bridge received National Monument status in 1910, marking its importance in Portuguese architectural heritage and regional transportation development.
The bridge maintains a width of 2.8 meters and includes two access ramps specifically designed for pedestrians and cyclists crossing between municipalities.
The structure incorporates specialized eyelets in its supporting piers, demonstrating medieval engineering techniques used in Portuguese bridge construction.
Location: Ferreiros, Prozelo e Besteiros
GPS coordinates: 41.61568,-8.34250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:08
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