Roman Bridge of Chaves, Roman bridge in Chaves, Portugal.
The stone bridge extends 150 meters across the Tâmega River with twelve visible granite arches and six additional arches buried under the riverbank constructions.
Construction of the bridge began in late first century under Emperor Vespasian and finished in 104 CE during Emperor Trajan's reign, connecting Bracara Augusta to Asturica.
Two Latin commemorative columns stand on the bridge, honoring Emperor Trajan, Emperor Vespasian, and the ten communities that participated in its construction.
The bridge serves as a pedestrian and bicycle crossing after a 2020 referendum where 85 percent of residents voted to maintain it free from vehicular traffic.
A third Roman column, discovered in the riverbed in 1980, lists the names of ancient cities from the Bracaran convention and now resides in the Flaviense Museum.
Location: Madalena e Samaiões
GPS coordinates: 41.73855,-7.46753
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
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