Barcelos Bridge
Bridge in Braga District, Portugal
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Barcelos Bridge is a medieval bridge that crosses the Cávado River in Barcelos, Portugal. The bridge was classified as a National Monument in 1910.[1] Construction started in 1325 by order of Pedro Afonso, Count of Barcelos; the structure underwent re-construction works during the XVII and XIX centuries.[2] It features five uneven arches, with cutwaters in the pillars.[3]
Barcelos Bridge Ponte de Barcelos | |
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| Coordinates | 41°31′39″N 8°37′20″W |
| Locale | Barcelos, Braga District,  Portugal |
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 Interactive map of Barcelos Bridge | |
The old bridge awaits the construction of an alternative passage so it can be closed to transit, following concerns of the Direção-Geral do Património Cultural.[4]
