SpainThe Puente Romano is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida in southwest Spain [1]. The piers are designed to withstand river current as they are rounded on the upstream side and square on the downstream side [1]. Puente Romano has undergone at least two significant restorations: once by Sala, a Visigoth, in 686 and once by Phillip II in 1610 [1]. Today, there are 60 spans on a length of 721 m between the abutments [1]. Including the approaches, the structure totals 790 m [1].
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Also known as: Méridai római híd, Méridako erromatar zubia, Merida Roma Köprüsü, Ponte Romana de Mérida, Ponte romano (Mérida), Pont Romà, pont romain, Pont romain de Mérida, Pont romà (Mèrida), Puente de Guadiana, Puente Romano, Puente Romano del Guadiana
| Type | Gate/archway/bridge |
|---|---|
| Period | 500 BC - 1 AD |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 38.9132° N, 6.3508° W |