Roman Bridge
Built in 1461, it crosses the Tagus River and connects the municipal districts of Auñón and Sacedón.
Characteristics of the bridge
It was built in 1461 and crosses the Tagus River, and connects the municipal districts of Auñón and Sacedón. It is 88 metres long, 11 metres wide at its widest point and is covered with 3.40 metres of roadway. The height of the central arch above the water level is 17 metres.
History
On 23rd March 1811, during the War of Independence, it was captured by Juan Martín Díez, who in Spanish was known by the name El Empecinado (the Undaunted), during his stay in Sacedón. It was the only way across the Tagus and it was occupied by the French.
Our location
We can be reached using the road that runs from the N-320 to Sayaton, or from the dam by a road called “La visera” which is a place of great natural beauty as it is carved out of the cliff face of the Tagus ravine.
Other places in the area
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Monsalud Monastery
One of the clearest and most beautiful examples of the presence of the Cistercian order in the Iberian Peninsula.
Roman Bridge
Built in 1461, it crosses the Tagus River and connects the municipal districts of Auñón and Sacedón.
La Isabela Settlement
Ruins of an old spa, which then became a psychiatric hospital. These ruins were submerged, but are now above water again.