Ponte de Gimonde

Ponte de Gimonde
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A Roman stone bridge in the village of Gimonde, crossing the River Onor approximately 7 km east of Braganca in northeastern Portugal. The bridge features an easel-shaped tray resting on six equal arches and includes an eye to channel water to a mill. Built during the Roman presence in Tras-os-Montes, it integrated the Via XVII connecting Bracara Augusta (Braga) to Asturica Augusta (Astorga) via Aquae Flaviae (Chaves). Also known locally as Ponte Velha (Old Bridge).

TypeGate/archway/bridge
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryPortugal
Coordinates41.8038° N, 6.6972° W

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