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Ponte antiga (old bridge) de Guadalupe [Evora] Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 9/13/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Ponte antiga (old bridge) de Guadalupe [Evora]

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Ponte antiga sobre a ribeira de Valverde com dois arcos de volta perfeita e um talhamar no pegão central. O tabuleiro de perfil horizontal, com cerca de 28 metros de comprimentos por 4 metros de largura, tem guardas baixas e restos do pavimento original em calçada.
Esta ponte, cuja antiguidade deve remontar pelo menos ao século XIII, servia a antiga ligação viária entre Évora e Alcácer do Sal, com trânsito por Boa Fé, Torre da Giesteira, Escoural, São Cristóvão e Santa Susana.

Esta ponte está integrada nos percursos de Monfurado, onde se podem apreciar vários locais e paisagens do Alentejo.

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The old bridge over the Valverde brook has two semi-circular arches and a cutwater on the central pier. The horizontal carriageway, about 28 meters long and 4 meters wide, has low guards and the remains of the original cobble surface.
This bridge, dating back at least to the 18th century, served as part of the former link between Évora and Alcácer do Sal, via Boa Fé, Torre da Giesteira, Escoural, São Cristovão and Santa Susana.

This bridge is part of Monfurado routes where you can enjoy various places and landscapes of Alentejo.

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