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Tui-Valença International Old Bridge

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Tui-Valença International Old Bridge

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Tui-Valença International Old Bridge

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    Location: Valença, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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    1. Tui – Ponte de Fillaboa loop from Caldelas de Tui

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    2. Santa María dos Anjos – Tui loop from Valença

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    3. Church of San Francisco – Tui loop from Tui

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    Tips

    July 27, 2020

    Beautifully engineered old steel bridge across the Minha River between Portugal and Spain, dating back to 1884. It connects the historic towns of Tui (Pontevedra) and Valença do Minho in Portugal with an efficient double-deck design for road and railway.

      April 23, 2021

      135 years old bridge. Connection between Valença do Minho and Tui (Spain). Here is the old frontier of Valença and Tui.

        April 26, 2021

        Bridge located over the river Miño linking the historic cities of Tui (Pontevedra) and Valença do Minho (Portugal), communicating both by road and by rail to Spain and Portugal.
        Its construction dates from the year 1884 and is the work of the Riojan engineer Pelayo Mancebo.
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          June 25, 2022

          Interesting double deck bridge between Spain and Portugal!

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            December 9, 2024

            The Tui-Valença International Old Bridge is a historic bridge located on the border between Spain and Portugal, connecting the cities of Tui (Spain) and Valença (Portugal). Here is some information:

            Characteristics

            1. Built in the 12th century.
            2. Architectural style: Romanesque.
            3. Length: 360 meters.
            4. Width: 4 meters.
            5. Height: 10 meters.

            History

            1. Originally built by the Romans.
            2. Rebuilt by the Templars in the 12th century.
            3. Damaged during the Napoleonic Wars.
            4. Restored several times.

            Importance

            1. National Historic Heritage of Portugal.
            2. Historic-Artistic Monument of Spain.
            3. Important commercial and tourist route.
            4. Connects the Camino de Santiago with the Portuguese Camino.

            Practical Information

            1. Location: Tui (Spain) and Valença (Portugal).
            2. Access: pedestrian and bicycle.
            3. Opening hours: 24 hours.
            4. Entrance: free.

            Tips

            1. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Minho River.
            2. Visit Valença Castle.
            3. Explore the historic center of Tui.
            4. Take a walk along the river.

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              June 26, 2022

              Interesting construction, this double deck bridge.

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                September 10, 2020

                Wonderful iron bridge that crosses the river Miño, the natural border between Spain and Portugal.

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                  June 8, 2022

                  Bridge over the Miño river between Valença and Tuy

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                    June 13, 2022

                    In the Tui part, you can get off and continue the river walk by the rowing club

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                      March 22, 2023

                      This bridge is a piece of history between Tuy and Valenca

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