Roman Bridge of Catribana

Coordinates: 38°53′20″N 9°24′49″W / 38.888981°N 9.413588°W / 38.888981; -9.413588 Roman bridge, located in the village of Catribana (São João das Lampas, Sintra), crossing over the Samarra river.[1] The bridge is composed of a single arch and parapet, with several restorations and changes over the centuries. Probably it was part of a secondary Roman road that connected the several villa of the Olisipo region. Remains of a Roman road, necropolis and some mosaics and ceramic fragments were also found nearby.

See also

Olisipo

References

  1. ↑ Portugal Romano (2011-09-18). "Ponte e via romana de Catribana (Sintra)". Portugalromano.com. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
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