Its name derives from its striking geographical location: it marks the exact historic meeting point where the municipalities of Sertã, Vila de Rei, and Mação converge.

Perhaps even more fascinating is tracing the deep historical roots of this stone bridge through the ages. Its foundational genesis likely dates back to the Roman period, when it was perhaps originally constructed between the 1st and 4th centuries AD as a vital strategic crossing on a road linking ancient trade routes, specifically tying the regional infrastructure toward Augusta Emerita (today Mérida) and Conímbriga (Close to modern Coimbra), two of the biggest Roman towns in the area.

When Roman authority fractured, the bridge's legacy persisted. During the Middle Ages, particularly between the 13th and 14th centuries, when the lands were owned by the Knights Templar, the structure underwent substantial reconstruction to serve the expanding medieval realm.

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For centuries, this multi-arched span functioned as it does today, allowing shepherds, merchants, and pilgrims to traverse the steep, isolated river valleys separating the Beira regions.

Interesting how bridges built today last but a fraction of those made with natural materials around 2000 years ago.

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