Puente del Tamuxe - O Rosal, Spain
Posted by: razalas
N 41° 54.911 W 008° 49.670
29T E 514277 N 4640373
Old Bridge over the river Tamuxi.
Waymark Code: WMBC9B
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 05/04/2011
Views: 5
This is the famous "Bridge of Tamuxi" originally Roman, was rebuilt in the nineteenth century, is one of the major monuments of the council of O Rosal, it even appears on the city Coat of Arms. It was for many years the only crossing point now was built a new bridge next to it, but he continued to be used. Beside this bridge there is a leisure park that has the name of the bridge, the park is a great place to enjoy the beauty of the bridge.
Length of bridge: 60m
Height of bridge: 10m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians, motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: River Tamuxi
Date constructed: XIX Century
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Tamuxi
Location: O Rosal
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