Alcántara Roman Bridge

The Alcántara Bridge is a Roman bridge at Alcántara, in Extremadura, Spain. Alcántara is from the Arabic word al-Qanṭarah meaning "the arch". The stone arch bridge was built over the Tagus River between 104 and 106 AD by an order of the Roman emperor Trajan in 98.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Roman temple of Alcántara and Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara, Alcántara.

Roman temple of Alcántara

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The Roman temple of Alcántara is located at one side of the Alcántara Bridge, Cáceres, Extremadura. Roman temple of Alcántara is situated 150 metres southeast of Alcántara Roman Bridge.

Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara, Alcántara

Church

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Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara, Alcántara is a church, which is situated 430 metres southeast of Alcántara Roman Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mata de Alcántara and Piedras Albas.

Mata de Alcántara

Village

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Mata de Alcántara is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Mata de Alcántara is situated 6 km east of Alcántara Roman Bridge.

Piedras Albas

Village

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Piedras Albas is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Piedras Albas is situated 7 km north of Alcántara Roman Bridge.

Villa del Rey

Village

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Villa del Rey is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Villa del Rey is situated 9 km southeast of Alcántara Roman Bridge.

Alcántara Roman Bridge

Type: Bridge
Also known as: “Alcantara Roman Bridge”
Category: transport
Location: Alcántara, Caceres, Extremadura, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude

39.72257° or 39° 43′ 21″ north

Longitude

-6.89276° or 6° 53′ 34″ west

Elevation

118 metres (387 feet)

Open location code

8CFMP4F4+2V

GeoNames ID

7838645

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Estorninos and Piedras Albas.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Alcántara Dam Spillway and Domus Selecta Hospederia Conventual de Alcántara.

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