Ponte das Taipas, Guimarães

Name: Ponte das Taipas
Address: Guimarães, Portugal

#8 among attractions in Guimarães

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The Ponte das Taipas is a deck slab bridge across the Ave River in Caldas das Taipas, Portugal. Contrary to some sources which classify the structure as a Roman bridge, it was built in the modern age. ()

Coordinates: 41°28'55"N, 8°20'41"W

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Ponte das Taipas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paço dos Duques, Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, Santuário do Sameiro.

3.7 miSE
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Religious retreat in hillside gardens
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4.3 miN
Hilltop shrine with city views
Santuário do Sameiro, Braga
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3.7 miSE
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3.8 miSE
Gothic church with a baroque interior
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3.8 miSE
Church
St. Peter's Basilica, Guimarães
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Site of ancient hill settlements
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3.5 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Falperra Church, Braga
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Ponte das Taipas, Guimarães

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Ponte das Taipas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)