Tags: bridge (67 pics) Alcántara Bridge The Alcántara Bridge (aka Puente Trajan at Alcantara) is a Roman stone arch bridge built over the Tagus River at Alcántara, Spain between 104 and 106 by an order of the Roman Emperor Trajan in 98. It bears the inscription Pontem perpetui mansurum in saecula on the archway over the central pier. History The Alcántara Bridge has taken more damage from war than from the elements. The Moors destroyed the smallest arch on one side in 1214 (798 years ago). This was rebuilt in 1543 (469 years ago) with stone from the original quarries. The second arch on the other side was destroyed by the Spanish to stop the Portuguese, and was repaired in 1762 (250 years ago) by Charles III, only to be blown up again in 1809 (203 years ago) to stop the French. Temporary repairs made in 1819 (193 years ago) were replaced in 1860 (152 years ago) with mortared masonry.

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