Salamanca's Roman Bridge
by W Chris Fooshee
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Salamanca's Roman Bridge
Artist
W Chris Fooshee
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Salamanca’s Roman bridge with the towers of the Cathedral not too far in the distance. Salamanca lay on a Roman commercial and pilgrimage route known as the Vía de la Plata linking Merida and Astorga, and the ancient bridge dating from the 1st century, was a part of this road. It crosses one of the widest parts of the Tormes River and is on solid rocky subsoil. It is 176 m long and 3.70 m wide, with 26 arches and robust pillars. Though no longer carrying vehicular traffic, it is a beautiful place to stroll in the evening when it is lit up, and provides a marvelous view of the cathedral glowing in the night sky.
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June 17th, 2022
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