The Roman Bridge of Silves (Portuguese: Ponte Romana) is a historic pedestrian bridge over the Arade River in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Although its name suggests it dates back to Roman times, the current structure likely dates from the 14th or 15th century. The bridge is 76 meters long and 5 meters wide, with five elegant arches and triangular buttresses.

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The current bridge was built in the 15th century. The first documentary reference is found in the Cortes of Lisbon of 1439, in which the envoys from Silves refer to …

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Silves was the capital of Algarve for many centuries.

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1. Silves Cathedral – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Portimão

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2. Old Bridge of Silves – Old bridge over the Arade River loop from Portimão

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3. Silves Cathedral – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Estômbar-Lagoa

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05:49

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Silves, Algarve, Portugal

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Old Bridge of Silves

1. Silves Cathedral – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Portimão

2. Old Bridge of Silves – Old bridge over the Arade River loop from Portimão

3. Silves Cathedral – Old Bridge of Silves loop from Estômbar-Lagoa

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