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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Day trips

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.

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