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Alcántara Roman Bridge

Alcántara, Spain

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Alcántara Roman Bridge

A Roman bridge over the Tagus River in Alcántara, Extremadura, Spain, built under Emperor Trajan. Visitors park at the entrance, walk across the arches and look down at the river gorge, while a new bridge is built nearby.

Highlights

  • Six arches over the gorge
  • Roman temple on one side
  • Viewpoints on both sides

Good to know

  • Parking area at the bridge entrance
  • Road traffic moving to a new bridge
  • Dam and reservoir in the view

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