Name: Old Bridge of Arcos de Valdevez
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Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio)

Old Bridge of Arcos de Valdevez

Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio)

Old Bridge of Arcos de Valdevez

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Reserva da Biosfera Transfronteira Gerês-Xurés

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Location: Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio), Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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1. Lima Escape Camping – Touvedo Dam loop from Ponte da Barca

49.4km

03:31

980m

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2. Bike loop from Arcos de Valdevez

44.1km

04:16

1,120m

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3. Lavradas River Beach – Casa do Moinho loop from Arcos de Valdevez

22.8km

01:56

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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January 18, 2025

The current bridge that connects the two banks of the town of Arcos de Valdevez is a 19th century construction, begun in 1876 and completed in 1880, which completely replaced a medieval example.

No architectural elements remain of this original construction, so knowledge of its original structure is based on a scarce bibliography and a few engravings.

The monument was composed of four round arches, supported by strong piers, without eyelets, and with piers. There were also two access ramps, which rose from the banks to a flat platform. No acronyms are mentioned on any of the stone elements of the construction, although their existence was almost certain, as is typical of known examples of medieval bridges.

The entire structure is markedly Romanesque. The period of its construction is believed to be somewhere between the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century, since the place name Arcos is already mentioned in the Inquiries of 1258.

The existence of the bridge and its association with the local fair, of significant size and importance in the 15th century, as well as an important road network to and from the outside, were the basis for the historical, economic and social development of the town of Arcos.

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Location: Arcos De Valdevez (São Paio), Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Old Bridge of Arcos de Valdevez

1. Lima Escape Camping – Touvedo Dam loop from Ponte da Barca

2. Bike loop from Arcos de Valdevez

3. Lavradas River Beach – Casa do Moinho loop from Arcos de Valdevez

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