Ponte de Santa Clara
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N 40° 12.400 W 008° 25.796
29T E 548513 N 4450852
Having opened on October 30, 1954, the Santa Clara bridge is the oldest of the 3 bridges over the Mondego in the city of Coimbra.
Waymark Code: WM4FJD
Location: Portugal
Date Posted: 08/17/2008
Views: 36
Having opened on October 30, 1954, the Santa Clara bridge is the oldest of the 3 bridges over the Mondego in the city of Coimbra.
Near the right bank edge of the bridge is the Astoria hotel, an architecture landmark, and famous for the visit, in 1958, of the anti-fascist candidate to the presidency, Humberto Delgado.
At walking distance from the left bank edge are located the theme park Portugal dos Pequenitos and the ruins of the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha.
Length of bridge: 200m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians, motor vehicles, bike
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 1954
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Connects the Praça da Portagem to Avenida Joao das Regras
Location:
Coimbra
Height of bridge: Not listed
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