Ponte Vella, Ourense

Name: Ponte Vella
Address: Ourense, Spain
Telephone: +34 988366064

#2 among attractions in Ourense

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Ponte Vella is a medieval footbridge built on Roman foundations in Ourense, Spain. Located at the intersection of N120 and Rua Progreso, it spans the Minho River. Its steep rise of 135 feet above the Minho River makes for safe passage during flash floods. At one time, it was considered to be the biggest bridge in all of Spain. ()

Local name: Puente medieval de Orense Opened: 1230 (794 years ago)Length: 1224 ftCoordinates: 42°20'43"N, 7°52'7"W

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Ourense Spain

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+34 988366064

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Ponte Vella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ourense Cathedral, As Burgas, Igrexa da Santísima Trindade, Balneario Chavasqueira.

0.7 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture
Ourense Cathedral, Ourense
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Ourense, Spain, stands the Ourense Cathedral, a monumental testament to the region's rich religious and architectural heritage. This remarkable building, officially known as the Cathedral of San Martiño, serves not only as...
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Specialty museum
As Burgas, Ourense
20 min walk • As Burgas are hot springs in the historic center of Ourense, in Galicia, Spain. They include Burga do Medio, which is infused with gas, Burga de Arriba and a Burga de Abaixo.
0.9 miS
Church
Igrexa da Santísima Trindade, Ourense
23 min walk • The Church of the Holy Trinity is a Catholic temple from between the 12th and 16th centuries located in Orense.
0.5 miW
42°20'50"N • 7°52'42"W
Balneario Chavasqueira, Ourense
14 min walk • Spa, Hot springs, Cafe
0.6 miSE
42°20'14"N • 7°51'51"W
Rúa Hermanos Villar, Ourense
16 min walk • Square

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Which popular attractions are close to Ponte Vella?

Nearby attractions include Balneario Chavasqueira, Ourense (14 min walk), Rúa Hermanos Villar, Ourense (16 min walk), Ourense Cathedral, Ourense (18 min walk), As Burgas, Ourense (20 min walk).

Ponte Vella, Ourense

Facts and practical information

Ponte Vella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ourense Cathedral, Ourense

As Burgas, Ourense

Igrexa da Santísima Trindade, Ourense

Balneario Chavasqueira, Ourense

Rúa Hermanos Villar, Ourense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ponte Vella?