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.- Bridge
- …lies at an elevation of around 120 metres (390 feet)
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Roman temple of Alcántara and Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara, Alcántara.
Roman temple of Alcántara
The Roman temple of Alcántara is located at one side of the Alcántara Bridge, Cáceres, Extremadura.
150 metres southeast of Alcántara Roman Bridge
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara, Alcántara
Iglesia de San Pedro de Alcántara, Alcántara is a church.
430 metres southeast of Alcántara Roman Bridge
Villages in the Area
Discover Mata de Alcántara and Piedras Albas.
Mata de Alcántara
Mata de Alcántara is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
6 km east of Alcántara Roman Bridge
Piedras Albas
Piedras Albas is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
7 km north of Alcántara Roman Bridge
Villa del Rey
Villa del Rey is a municipality located in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.
9 km southeast of Alcántara Roman Bridge
Alcántara Roman Bridge
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Latitude
39.72257° or 39° 43′ 21″ north
Longitude
-6.89276° or 6° 53′ 34″ west
Open location code
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