The secrets of the Roman bridge of Mérida
Although in the ancient Roman capital there are many monuments as popular as the Roman Theatre or the Temple of Diana, the Roman bridge of Mérida houses several curiosities that not everyone knows about.
If you think of ancient Emerita Augusta, you will surely think of the great architectural works of any Roman city of the Roman Empire. And so it is!
The Roman Circus, the Aqueduct of Miracles and the Roman Bridge are some of the monuments that form part of this archaeological site declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco... Would you like to know some curiosities about the latter? I'll tell you...
It is the longest Roman bridge in the world
This 1st century BC construction is the longest Roman bridge of antiquity and is still used for pedestrian traffic today.
A bridge more than two thousand years old that has survived time, wear and tear, wars, natural phenomena... It is, without a doubt, a treasure over the Guadiana.
He was instrumental in the growth of Emerita Augusta.
A very advanced construction for the time, with its 60 arches and almost 800 metres, it was a key strategic point in the communications of the west of the peninsula, stimulating the commercial and economic activity of the city.
It is considered a place of escape
Its length and its wonderful location, with prodigious views of the city and the Guadiana River, many locals and travellers consider this bridge a place of rest and disconnection. A place steeped in history that invites us to travel back in time, to escape, to dream and to oxygenate our mind and spirit.
