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{{Short description|Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida, Spain}}
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The '''Puente Romano''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]] for ''Roman Bridge'') is a [[Roman bridge]] over the [[Guadiana River]] at [[Mérida, Spain|Mérida]] in southwest Spain.


The '''Puente Romano''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]] for ''Roman Bridge'') is a [[Roman bridge]] over the [[Guadiana River]] at [[Mérida, Spain]]. It is the longest surviving bridge from [[ancient history|ancient times]], having once featured an estimated overall length of 755&nbsp;m with 62 spans.<ref name="O’Connor 106–107">{{harvnb|O’Connor|1993|pp=106–107}}</ref> Today, there are 60 spans (three of which are buried on the southern bank) on a length of 721&nbsp;m between the [[abutment]]s. Including the approaches, the structure totals 790&nbsp;m. It is still in use, but was pedestrianized in 1991.
It is the world's longest (in terms of distance) surviving bridge from [[ancient history|ancient times]], having once featured an estimated overall length of 755&nbsp;m with 62 spans.<ref name="O’Connor 106–107">{{harvnb|O’Connor|1993|pp=106–107}}</ref> Today, there are 60 spans (three of which are buried on the southern bank) on a length of 721&nbsp;m between the [[abutment]]s. Including the approaches, the structure totals 790&nbsp;m. It is still in use, but was pedestrianized in 1991 as road traffic was redirected to use the nearby [[Lusitania Bridge]].


Annexed to the bridge is the [[Alcazaba of Mérida]], a Moorish fortification built in 835.
Annexed to the bridge is the [[Alcazaba of Mérida]], a Moorish fortification built in 835.


Close to the remains of the [[Acueducto de los Milagros|Los Milagros aqueduct bridge]], there exists another Roman bridge at Mérida, the much smaller [[Puente de Albarregas]].
Close to the remains of the [[Acueducto de los Milagros]], there exists another Roman bridge at Mérida, the much smaller [[Albarregas Roman bridge|Puente de Albarregas]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* {{structurae|id=s0002186|title=Puente Romano (Mérida)}}
* {{Structurae|id=20002186|title=Puente Romano (Mérida)}}
* [http://traianus.rediris.es/ Traianus] – Technical investigation of Roman public works
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080528061612/http://traianus.rediris.es/ Traianus] – Technical investigation of Roman public works


{{Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida}}
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{{Roman bridges}}
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[[Category:Stone bridges in Spain]]
[[Category:Stone bridges in Spain]]
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[[Category:History of Extremadura]]
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Latest revision as of 04:13, 7 June 2024

Puente Romano
Puente Romano as seen from the Alcazaba.
Coordinates38°54′47″N 6°21′03″W / 38.91306°N 6.35083°W / 38.91306; -6.35083
CrossesGuadiana River
LocaleMérida, Spain
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialGranite ashlar
Total length790 m (incl. approaches)
WidthCa. 7.1 m
Longest span11.6 m
No. of spans60 (incl. 3 buried)
History
Construction endReign of Trajan (98–117 AD)
Statistics
Official nameRoman Bridge over Guadiana River
TypeCultural
Criteriaiii, iv
Designated1993 (17th session)
Part ofArchaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Reference no.664-004
RegionEurope and North America
Official namePuente Romano sobre El Guadiana
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated13 December 1912
Reference no.RI-51-0000110
Location
Map

The Puente Romano (Spanish for Roman Bridge) is a Roman bridge over the Guadiana River at Mérida in southwest Spain.

It is the world's longest (in terms of distance) surviving bridge from ancient times, having once featured an estimated overall length of 755 m with 62 spans.[1] Today, there are 60 spans (three of which are buried on the southern bank) on a length of 721 m between the abutments. Including the approaches, the structure totals 790 m. It is still in use, but was pedestrianized in 1991 as road traffic was redirected to use the nearby Lusitania Bridge.

Annexed to the bridge is the Alcazaba of Mérida, a Moorish fortification built in 835.

Close to the remains of the Acueducto de los Milagros, there exists another Roman bridge at Mérida, the much smaller Puente de Albarregas.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ O’Connor 1993, pp. 106–107

Sources

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  • O’Connor, Colin (1993), Roman Bridges, Cambridge University Press, pp. 106f. (SP15), ISBN 0-521-39326-4
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