Bridge of Vila Formosa

Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. It launches into six full arches, all of equal dimensions, supported on quadrangular piers decorated at the base by two protruding frames; archivolts with a single row of staves arranged vertically; in the joint niches framed in a full arch with three voussoirs. Over the arches, downstream, a cornice running in rebound; upstream running guards of gargoyles placed alternately higher and lower; high and low cut-outs. In one of the corners that close the main arch there is a carved crescent. Measurements: total length: 116.56 m.; width: 6.71 m.; height: 8.40 m.; diameter of the arches: 8.95 m.; staves length: 1.00 m. Built in 204 BC. - Roman foundation of the then called Abelterium, (town of Alter do Chão), probable capital of "civitas"; century 01 / 02 - probable construction of the bridge inserted in the Roman road system, mentioned in the Itinerarium of Antonino Pio, which from the old road from Olisipo to Emerita passed through Matusaro, Abelterium and Adseptem Aras. Outstanding example of roman building, 2000 years still going strong. Worth a visit It's amazing how a 2000 year bridge is still standing. Impressive engineering skills. Historic place to see once in your life. Eat the black hoof pig ribs. Fantastic! I am sure the new bridge will not be there any more in only 200 years! 🤣 It's a bridge.. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.