Roman Bridge of Salamanca
The Roman Bridge of Salamanca, also known as the Mayor Bridge of Tormes, is one of its oldest constructions in Salamanca. It has long been considered the main bridge of the city because it connected its southern part. For a long time, the Roman Bridge was the symbol of Salamanca because it was the first monument to exhibit the city's heraldry.
The Roman Bridge has undergone countless reforms, restorations and changes due to damage to its infrastructure, adaptations to the topography or structural needs.
It currently has two different parts that are separated by a central castle. The old part extends throughout the part of Salamanca of clear Roman origin and the modern part. Called the Old Bridge, it has 15 arches. This section was made using original stone from the Los Santos granite quarry. Meanwhile, the modern part, known as Hispana Bridge, comes from the Ledesma quarry.
An interesting fact about the Roman Bridge is that many of its restorations and reforms were poorly documented. However, the obvious traces of construction and changes in its architectural style have allowed archaeologists to carry out more in-depth studies, especially regarding its antiquity.
It is estimated that the construction of this bridge dates back to the mandate of Augustus or Vespasian, that is, between 27 BC and 79 BC. This makes the Roman Bridge one of the most interesting architectural relics in Spain.
The Roman Bridge has undergone countless reforms, restorations and changes due to damage to its infrastructure, adaptations to the topography or structural needs.
It currently has two different parts that are separated by a central castle. The old part extends throughout the part of Salamanca of clear Roman origin and the modern part. Called the Old Bridge, it has 15 arches. This section was made using original stone from the Los Santos granite quarry. Meanwhile, the modern part, known as Hispana Bridge, comes from the Ledesma quarry.
An interesting fact about the Roman Bridge is that many of its restorations and reforms were poorly documented. However, the obvious traces of construction and changes in its architectural style have allowed archaeologists to carry out more in-depth studies, especially regarding its antiquity.
It is estimated that the construction of this bridge dates back to the mandate of Augustus or Vespasian, that is, between 27 BC and 79 BC. This makes the Roman Bridge one of the most interesting architectural relics in Spain.
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