Old Bridge of Mértola

Old Bridge of Mértola - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Ponte Velha de Mértola ("Old Bridge of Mértola"), also referred to as the Ponte Branca or Torre do Rio, is a structure located along the Guadiana River, in the civil parish of Mértola, municipality of Mértola, in the Portuguese district of Beja. Although named a bridge, the structure is the remains of a wharf and fortified port, linked to the defensive curtain of the walled city. Read more on Wikipedia

type: bridge
date from: 12th century

Source: en.wikipedia.org