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The '''Roman bridge of Lugo''' crosses the [[Minho river]] in [[Lugo]], [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]]. The bridge is of [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] origin |
The '''Roman bridge of Lugo''' crosses the [[Minho river]] in [[Lugo]], [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]]. The bridge is of [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] origin and has been rebuilt many times in its history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lugoaccesible.net/index.php/es/lugo-romano/12-el-puente-romano|title= The Roman bridge of Lugo on lugoaccesible.net|website=www.lugoaccesible.net|accessdate=27 November 2022}} {{in lang|es}}</ref> |
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The bridge was open to traffic until 2012. It was then closed to all vehicles and converted to a pedestrian only footbridge. The roadway and modern superstructure was replaced with contemporary stonework to compliment the bridge's original features. |
The bridge was open to traffic until 2012. It was then closed to all vehicles and converted to a pedestrian only footbridge. The roadway and modern superstructure was replaced with contemporary stonework to compliment the bridge's original features. |
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Revision as of 11:28, 6 July 2023
| Roman bridge of Lugo | |
|---|---|
Puente Romano de Lugo | |
| Lugo Near Lugo in Spain | |
 The Roman bridge at night | |
| Type | Ancient Roman bridge |
| Length | 104 metres |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Website | www |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1st century |
| Built by | Roman culture |
| Materials | stone and slate |
| Bridge width 4 metres | |
The Roman bridge of Lugo crosses the Minho river in Lugo, Galicia. The bridge is of Roman origin and has been rebuilt many times in its history.[1]
The bridge was open to traffic until 2012. It was then closed to all vehicles and converted to a pedestrian only footbridge. The roadway and modern superstructure was replaced with contemporary stonework to compliment the bridge's original features.
Gallery
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Bridge when it was still open to traffic c. 2008 -
The pedestrianised bridge in c. 2019
See also
References
- ^ "The Roman bridge of Lugo on lugoaccesible.net". www.lugoaccesible.net. Retrieved 27 November 2022. (in Spanish)
External links
Media related to Old Bridge of Lugo at Wikimedia Commons
43°00′07″N 7°33′49″W / 43.0020°N 7.5636°W
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