Roman Bridge of Vila Formosa

Roman Bridge of Vila Formosa

Ponte de Vila Formosa
Coordinates39°12′58″N 7°47′06″W / 39.216°N 7.785°W / 39.216; -7.785
CrossesSeda river or stream
LocaleAlter do Chão, Portalegre District,  Portugal
Heritage statusPortuguese National Monument
Characteristics
MaterialStone
Total length116.50 metres (382.2 ft)
Width6.70 metres (22.0 ft)
Height8.40 metres (27.6 ft)
No. of spans6
History
Construction start1st century CE
Location
Map

The Roman Bridge of Vila Formosa (Ponte de Vila Formosa) crosses the Seda stream, close to the village of Seda, in the municipality of Alter do Chão, in the Portalegre District of Portugal. It dates back to the first century CE.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Ponte de Vila Formosa". Património Cultural. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Ponte romana de Vila Formosa". Terras de Portugal. Retrieved 22 March 2022.