Ponte Vella

Ponte Vella is a medieval footbridge constructed on Roman foundations in Ourense, Spain. Located on the intersection of N120 and Rua Progreso, it spans the Minho River. Its steep upward push of 135 feet above the Minho River makes for secure passage at some stage in flash floods. At one time, it become taken into consideration to be the biggest bridge in all of Spain. The unique bridge across the Minho River changed into constructed at some point of the primary century rule of Emperor Augustus even though other assets state that it become constructed at some point of the Trajan length. A point out is product of this bridge in the will of Dona Urraca, wherein it's far stated that it was repaired with budget supplied by Ferdinand III.

From the Middle Ages, it has provided get right of entry to to the town of Ourense for alternate and pilgrimage. The structure became rebuilt in 1230 by using Bishop Lorenzo on Roman foundations, and repaired in 1449 via Bishop Pedro de Silva. It then measured 1,319 ft lengthy, with an arch span of 156 toes. However, the principle arch collapsed in 1499 and the bridge become rebuilt in 1679 to a period of 370 metres with seven arched spans, the principle span measuring 43 metres. The top of the bridge above the water degree is 38 metres.