Ponte de Vilela | |
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| Coordinates | 41°55′16″N8°26′33″W / 41.9211°N 8.4425°W |
| Crosses | Vez River |
| Locale | Viana do Castelo District,  Portugal |
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Ponte de Vilela is a medieval bridge in Portugal. It is located in Arcos de Valdevez, Viana do Castelo District.
Coordinates: 41°55′16″N8°26′33″W / 41.92111°N 8.44250°W
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