Alcántara Roman Bridge
The Alcántara Bridge is a Roman bridge at Alcántara, in Extremadura, Spain. Alcántara is from the Arabic word al-Qantarah 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 include 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. Along with the Roman temple of Vic, it is one of the only two Roman temples preserved nearly complete in Spain. 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. According to the 2005 census, the municipality has a population of 320 inhabitants. 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. According to the 2006 census, the municipality has a population of 147 inhabitants. 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. According to the 2006 census, the municipality has a population of 137 inhabitants. Villa del Rey is situated 9 km southeast of Alcántara Roman Bridge.
Alcántara Roman Bridge
- Type: Bridge
- Also known as: “Alcantara Roman Bridge”
- Category: transportation
- Location: Alcántara, Caceres, Extremadura, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.72257° or 39° 43′ 21″ northLongitude
-6.89276° or 6° 53′ 34″ westElevation
118 metres (387 feet)Open location code
8CFMP4F4+2VGeoNames ID
7838645
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