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4.5
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada3,765 contributions
STRONG AND STURDY
Oct 2021
One thing you always appreciate about the Romans is the sturdiness and strength of whatever they built, coming down often two millennia to us. There is some Visigoth reconstruction to part of it. The Muslims built the Alcazaba to protect the crossing. The bridge is a main pedestrian artery to cross the Guadiana River.
Written November 7, 2021
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GibChatterbox
Gibraltar108 contributions
Well Preseved
Aug 2018 • Family
Beautifully preserved bridge. Take a stroll across the bridge and enjoy a walk by the river. Lovely photo spot.
Written August 19, 2018
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karenkaveh
Dublin, Ireland839 contributions
Longest Remaining Roman Bridge
Aug 2020 • Couples
This is a fabulous Roman bridge and a little more impressive than the one in Córdoba as there is an island in the middle of the river that has extra supports. The best view is from the wall of the Alcazaba. It is lit up in the evening time
Written August 28, 2020
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alanb
Lewes, UK472 contributions
Very impressive
Feb 2020
As already commented upon this is best viewed from the Alcazaba where you can see all of the spans and the way in which the old Roman road leads away from the town.
Written March 9, 2020
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The Old Chief
Tavira, Portugal206 contributions
Best Seen From The Alcazaba.
Feb 2020
Still in this age this is an impressive achievement. The overall effect is one of amazement. What initiative, imagination, and execution to build this structure.
Written February 24, 2020
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Atauro
Melbourne, Australia99 contributions
Modern Roman Bridge
Oct 2019
The bridge looks wonderful and shows off the skill of Roman bridge design. Wonderful views along the river to the old mill and beyond. And built in 2004? Beautifully done and a credit to the town.
Written October 16, 2019
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mireio75
Madrid, Spain104 contributions
ROMAN BRIDGE
Apr 2019
One of the two longuest Roman bridges in existence (the other in France, the Pont du Gard). Take a stroll on it to enjoy the view the emotion of doing it on such an ancient monument.
Written May 19, 2019
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keithmalin
Guildford, UK313 contributions
Fantastic structure worth a stroll on
Oct 2017 • Couples
The Roman Bridge had a key strategic and defensive role in Merida's past, and used to be linked directly to the Alcazabar (fortress) at the town end. The structure, given its length across a river prone to flooding, is remarkable, and has been changed and strengthened over the centuries.

The bridge carried road traffic until 1991, when the new Lusitania Bridge was opened a few hundred metres away. There are good views of the Bridge from the parapet of the Alcazabar.
Written October 19, 2017
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Marina R
Brasilia, DF123 contributions
Pure History
Oct 2016 • Family
As far as I know, Merida was the Capital of Roman Empire in that region, there are many Roman buildings and bridges, dams. I trully recomend a visit and don't forget to eat black pig or jamon as they call it.
Written October 28, 2016
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Patricia E
Alicante, Spain35 contributions
Walk along the bridge
Nov 2014 • Couples
This has got to be one of the longest oldest bridges i have walked along.it is well preserved and to think how old it is will make you feel very humble.Great views on both sides of the river Guadiana and also some good walks along the rivers edge.Glad to have done it not only once but 3 times!!
Written November 4, 2014
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