Third Bridge

The Deputy Darcy Castelo de Mendonça Bridge, colloquially known as the Third Bridge, is the second tallest bridge in Brazil, connecting the cities of Vila Velha and Vitória in the state of Espírito Santo.

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Type: Bridge
Description: bridge in Brazil
Also known as: “Bridge Darcy Castelo de Mendonca” and “Ponte Deputado Darcy Castello de Mendonca”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga and Penha Convent.

Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga

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The Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga, also known as the Fort of São Francisco Xavier da Barra or simply as the Fort of Piratininga, is located in the Inhoã Cove, in the city of Vila Velha, in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Fort of São Francisco Xavier de Piratininga is situated 230 metres northeast of Third Bridge.

Penha Convent

Church

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Penha Convent is a convent in Vila Velha, Brazil, on the top of a high mountain overlooking the cities of Vitória and Vila Velha. Founded in approximately 1558 by Pedro Palácios, today it is home to Espírito Santo's Patron Saint, Our Mother of Penha. Penha Convent is situated 420 metres south of Third Bridge.

Museu Atelier Homero Massena

Museum

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Museu Atelier Homero Massena is a museum, which is situated 650 metres southwest of Third Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vila Velha and Prainha.

Vila Velha

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Vila Velha, meaning old village, is a city in the metropolitan region of Vitória. It was the original capital of Espírito Santo State, founded in 1535 by Vasco Fernandes Coutinho.