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Roman Bridge over the Ribeira de Odivelas
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The Roman Bridge over the Ribeira de Odivelas (Ponte romana sobre a ribeira de Odivelas), also known as the Bridge of Vila Ruiva, is located near Vila Ruiva in the municipality of Cuba in the Beja District of Portugal. It is still in use.[1]
Quick Facts Roman Bridge over the Ribeira de Odivelas Ponte romana sobre a ribeira de Odivelas, Coordinates ...
Roman Bridge over the Ribeira de Odivelas Ponte romana sobre a ribeira de Odivelas | |
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Coordinates | 38.260°N 7.946°W / 38.260; -7.946 |
Crosses | Odivelas river or stream |
Locale | Vila Ruiva, Cuba, Beja District, ![]() |
Other name(s) | Ponte de Vila Ruiva |
Heritage status | Portuguese National Monument |
Characteristics | |
Material | Granite, limestone, schist, brick |
Total length | 120.00 metres (393.70 ft) |
Width | 4.90 metres (16.1 ft) |
Height | 5.30 metres (17.4 ft) |
No. of spans | 20 |
History | |
Designer | Roman |
Construction start | 1st century BCE |
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