Ponte Velha sobre o rio Tua

The medieval bridge spans 228 meters across the Tua River with seventeen granite arches connecting Rua D. Manuel I to Avenida Nossa Senhora do Amparo.

Built during King Manuel I reign in 1512, the bridge initially featured twenty arches and two religious niches, which were later removed during the 19th century.

The bridge, designated as a National Monument in 1910, represents the architectural evolution of Mirandela and serves as a central point for local celebrations.

The structure now functions exclusively as a pedestrian and bicycle crossing, featuring a granite stone pavement restored during the 2016 rehabilitation works.

Four original arches collapsed during the 1909 floods, leading to their replacement with two larger spans, resulting in the current seventeen-arch configuration.

Location: Mirandela

GPS coordinates: 41.48481,-7.18627

Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:36