The Roman Bridge

The Roman bridge of Salamanca

The Roman bridge has crossed the Tormes river since Antiquity, at the foot of Salamanca. The Salamanca audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this ancient structure, which offers one of the finest views over the city and its cathedrals.

An ancient structure on the Vía de la Plata

The Roman bridge of Salamanca spans the Tormes river since the ancient era. It is part of the Vía de la Plata, the old Roman road that linked the south of Spain to the north-west of the peninsula. Made of numerous stone arches, partly of Roman origin, it testifies to the strategic importance of the city. From the bridge, you admire one of the finest views over Salamanca, dominated by the towers of its two cathedrals.

What to see

Here you cross the Tormes on a bridge of ancient stone arches and you admire one of the finest views over Salamanca and the towers of its cathedrals. The Roman bridge testifies to the ancient past of the city and the Vía de la Plata. It is a must-see stop, ideal for photographing the city.

Practical information

The Roman bridge crosses the Tormes at the foot of the historic centre of Salamanca, reachable on foot. It is a public structure freely accessible at all times and on the level. The view over the city and its cathedrals from the bridge is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset.

To which road does the Roman bridge of Salamanca belong?

To the Vía de la Plata, the old Roman road linking the south of Spain to the north-west of the peninsula; the bridge spans the Tormes river.

Where is the Roman bridge of Salamanca?

On the Tormes river, at the foot of the historic centre of Salamanca.