Ancient (Roman) bridge (the bridge of Melichos) at the entrance of Patras city, Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece.


Ancient (Roman) bridge (the bridge of Melichos) at the entrance of Patras city, at Aretha street, very close to the Archaeological Museum, Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece. The bridge of Meilichos is part of a Roman military road named Via Publica It was constructed around the 2nd to the 3rd century AD and is known as the bridge of Pausanias since Pausanias passed that bridge during his journey in the area. It must be one of the most ancient bridges of the world, still standing


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Location: Patras city, Achaia, Peloponnese, Greece, Europe
Photo credit: © Hercules Milas / Alamy / Afripics
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