Bridge of Misericordia
The Puente de la Misericordia is a stone arch bridge located in the municipality of Viveiro, in the Province of Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The bridge connects the two banks of the Ria de Viveiro, running from the Puerta de Carlos V to the Capilla de la Misericordia, from which it takes its name.
- Type: Bridge
- Description: bridge in Viveiro, Galicia, Spain
- Also known as: “Ponte Maior” and “Puente de la misericordia”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Gate of Carlos V, Viveiro and Viveiro Town Hall.
Gate of Carlos V, Viveiro
City gate
Viveiro Town Hall
Town hall
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Viveiro
Library
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Viveiro and A Igrexa.
Bridge of Misericordia
- Categories: arch bridge, historic site, and transport
- Location: Viveiro, Lugo, Galicia, Green Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
43.66279° or 43° 39′ 46″ north
Longitude
-7.5976° or 7° 35′ 51″ west
Open location code
8CMJMC72+4X
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=bridge
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=bridge
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Spanish—“Bridge of Misericordia” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “puente de la Misericordia”
- Galician: “Ponte da Misericordia”
- Spanish: “puente de la Misericordia”
- Spanish: “Puente de la Misericordia”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Xardíns de Noriega Varela and Praza Maior.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Cruz do Rollo and Canela.
Galicia: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Santiago de Compostela and Lugo.
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