Roman bridge of Talamanca de Jarama

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Roman bridge of Talamanca de Jarama
Native name
Spanish: Puente Romano de Talamanca de Jarama
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Location Talamanca de Jarama, Spain
Coordinates 40°45′04″N3°31′12″W / 40.751062°N 3.51996°W / 40.751062; -3.51996 Coordinates: 40°45′04″N3°31′12″W / 40.751062°N 3.51996°W / 40.751062; -3.51996
Official namePuente Romano de Talamanca de Jarama
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated1996
Reference no.RI-51-0009585
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Location of Roman bridge of Talamanca de Jarama in Spain

The Puente Romano de Talamanca de Jarama is a Roman bridge located in Talamanca de Jarama, in the Community of Madrid, Spain.

The bridge is Roman in origin. It was remodelled in medieval times. It no longer crosses the river Jarama, as the river has changed course. Under the name Puente Sobre El Arroyo del Caz, it was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996 (RI-51-0009585). [1]

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References

  1. "Turismo". Ayuntamiento de Talamanca de Jarama (in Spanish). 2016-05-12. Retrieved 2021-12-10.

External sources