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Les Ferreres Aqueduct, Tarragona

Camí Pont del Diable, Tarragona, Catalunya

Description

The Ferreres Aqueduct, also known as the Pont del Diable ("Devil's Bridge") is a Roman aqueduct built to bring water supplies from the Francolí river (about 10km away) to the city of Tarraco (now modern-day Tarragona), 4km to the south. It is estimated to have been constructed during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27BC-14AD); it is about 2m wide, spans 249m with a maximum height of 27m and is supported by two tiers of arches: 25 on the upper section and 11 on the lower. The bridge is part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco (listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site since 2000), which is mostly located within Tarragona and covered under a separate activity review.

Access & Transport

The bridge is located at the intersection of the AP-7 Expressway (exit 33) and the N-240 coming from Tarragona, in the northeast quadrant formed by those 2 roads. Bus 5 and 85 leaving from Plaça Imperial in Tarragona also drive past the bridge and will stop if requested.

Instructions & Recommendations

A visit there is best combined with the rest of the archaeological ruins of Tarragona. It can also be included on the way to / back from the Monasterio de Santa María de Poblet (using the N-240) or the Cartoixa d'Escaladei Monastery. It is also a minor detour to or from the various theme parks or PortAventura/Ferrari Land and can easily fit on the same day time-wise.

Meta review

This architectural attraction has excellent online reviews and is surprisingly little known outside of the region. Visitors enjoy the walk across the bridge, the easy access and free parking, and the absence of entrance fees. Many reviewers have also made a side note that the surrounding woods make for a surprisingly enjoyable casual walk.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the architectural and historical heritages of the region

Conclusion

Les Ferreres Aqueduct is an extremely well-preserved example of the impressive feats of civil engineering the Romans were known for. If you happen to be in southern Catalunya, this is an unmissable highlight and we dare say it is probably worth the drive from Barcelona, along with the other ruins within Tarragona.

Key positive

Very well preserved and picturesque

No entrance fees

Key negative

None

Suitability

Suitable for all ages Visitors with reduced mobility will be able to get an excellent view or even reach next to the bridge but not walk across it (which adds little to the experience in our opinion anyways)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 40m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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