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12. Spain's Alcántara Bridge

Situated in Spain's Extremadura Founded in AD 104–106 Price: Not available for historical data The Alcántara Bridge in Extremadura, Spain, dates back to the Roman Empire and is a marvel of ancient engineering skill and innovation. This stone arch bridge, which was first built between AD 104 and 106, crosses the Tagus River to link the present-day cities of Alcántara and Alconétar. Standing at 71 meters in height and 194 meters in length, it was an essential part of the ancient Roman Via de la Plata.

Spain's Alcántara Bridge ©Shutterstock/ARK NEYMAN A remarkable example of Roman engineering, the Alcántara Bridge never fails to astound and inspire adoration with its timeless beauty and practicality. The Alcántara Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in use worldwide, having opened to traffic both pedestrian and vehicle over 1,900 years ago.

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