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Philippine bridge

Philippine bridge
heritage
Classified as a National Monument, the Phillippine Bridge was built between 1607 and 1610.
Classified as a National Monument, the Phillippine Bridge was built during the Philippine dynasty, between 1607 and 1610. It will have replaced the primitive Roman bridge, which would exist in the vicinity. Since that date and until 1954 - when the Cabril dam was inaugurated - it was the only connection with Pedrógão Grande and, consequently, the only connection to the coast. 

It was built with huge granite blocks. It has 3 arches, the largest of which with 22m of span and 26m of height and that would practically beat the entire old riverbed. The deck is about 72m high and is paved.

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    Coordinates

    GD: 39.905528 -8.139306
    DMS: 39°54′19.9″N 8°8′21.5″W
    UTM: 29S 573570 4417626

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Just You and the River - GRZ on Foot: Stage 6.1
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Just You and the River - Philippine Bridge > Cabeço Mourisco Rest Area - GRZ on Foot: Stage 2
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Just You and the River - Cabeço Mourisco Rest Area > Atalaia Norte - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3
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PR6 SRT Schist Walking Trail: the Route of Aromas and Flavours
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Just You and the River - Atalaia Sul > Bouçã Viewpoint Rest Area - GRZ on Foot: Stage 5
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Convento da Sertã Hotel - 3 nights for 2 people

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