Guadiana Roman Bridge

• The Puente Romano Merida is a Roman Bridge that crosses the Guadiana River at Merida in Spain.
• It holds the record of being the longest surviving Roman Bridge.

History

• The bridge was constructed during the reign of Trajan (98-117 CE)
• Originally having 62 spans, it is still the longest surviving Roman Bridge, with 60 spans and a length of 2,365 ft (721 m).
• It was restricted to pedestrians only in 1991.

Nearby Sites

• Merida
  • Merida was Emerita Augusta, the capital city of the Province of Lusitania.
• Emerita Augusta
  • The Roman name for Merida, with many Roman sites preserved in the old town.

Guadiana Roman Bridge, Merida