Roman temple at the bridge of Alcántara
Roman temple at the bridge of Alcántara is a temple in Alcántara, Caceres, Extremadura. Roman temple at the bridge of Alcántara is situated nearby to Roman temple of Alcántara, as well as near Alcántara Bridge.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Highlights include Alcántara Bridge and Roman temple of Alcántara.
Alcántara 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. Alcántara Bridge is situated 120 metres northwest of Roman temple at the bridge of 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.
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 290 metres southeast of Roman temple at the bridge of Alcántara.
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 Roman temple at the bridge of Alcántara.
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 northwest of Roman temple at the bridge of Alcántara.
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 Roman temple at the bridge of Alcántara.
Roman temple at the bridge of Alcántara
- Type: Temple
- Also known as: “Roman temple at the bridge of Alcantara”
- Category: religion
- Location: Alcántara, Caceres, Extremadura, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.72164° or 39° 43′ 18″ northLongitude
-6.8915° or 6° 53′ 29″ westElevation
147 metres (482 feet)Open location code
8CFMP4C5+M9GeoNames ID
9035675
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