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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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Fugas Restaurant
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Just You and the River - GRZ on Foot: Stage 6.1
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Junta de Freguesia de Pedrógão Pequeno
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Under the Sign of Cabril - Sra. da Confiança > Pedrógão Pequeno - GRZ on Foot: Stage 9
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Just You and the River - Cabeço Mourisco Rest Area > Atalaia Norte - GRZ on Foot: Stage 3
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Trilhos do Zêzere
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Under the Sign of Cabril - Arrochela Rest Area > Sra. da Confiança - GRZ on Foot: Stage 8
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Just You and the River - Atalaia Norte > Atalaia Sul - GRZ on Foot: Stage 4
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ACRAMIOSO - Associação Cultural e Recreativa de Amioso
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Just You and the River - Bouçã Rest Area Viewpoint > Bouçã - GRZ on Foot: Stage 6
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Return to Serenity - Bouçã > Prudência - GRZ on Foot: Stage 1
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