The Roman bridge of Salamanca (Puente romano de Salamanca), also known as Puente Mayor del Tormes, is a Roman bridge crossing the Tormes River on the banks of the city of Salamanca, in Castile and León, Spain.
The importance of the bridge as a symbol of the city can be seen in the first quartering of city's coat of arms (along with its stone bull-verraco). It has been known traditionally as puente mayor and as puente prinçipal (main bridge) which gives access to the southern part of the city.
The bridge is actually a construction of two bridges separated by a central fortification: the old bridge which extends along the portion near the city is of Roman origin, and the new bridge. Of the twenty-six arches, only the first fifteen date from Roman times.
The date of the construction of the bridge is not precisely known, but is among the mandates of the Emperors Augustus (27 B. C.-14 D. C.) and Vespasian (69-79).
There was a popular belief that the bridge was first built by Heracles and ...
Wat Tanit Rai, also known as Wat Tanoodrai or Wat Tanot Rai, is a modest rural Buddhist temple tucked away in Bang Khonthi District of Samut Songkhram Province, roughly an hour southwest of Bangkok.
Surrounded by palm orchards and quiet farmland near attractions like the Amphawa Floating Market, it offers a peaceful escape that blends centuries-old heritage with more recent temple artistry.
The temple stands out for its two distinct sections that highlight different eras of Thai religious architecture. The historic ordination hall, or ubosot, dates back more than 200 years to the late Ayutthaya or early Rattanakosin period, with some accounts linking its formal establishment to 1792 during the reign of King Rama I.
Its name likely derives from the rows of sugar palm trees, known locally as ton tanot, that once covered the site before the temple was built. This ancient white structure has largely avoided major internal restorations, preserving its original simple interior, dark wooden ceiling, low ...
Port FC, currently sitting in 2nd place in the Thai League 1, hosted PT Prachuap FC in Round 27 at PAT Stadium. Prachuap sat in 6th place, setting up a contest between Port and a resilient mid-table side.
Port FC delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over PT Prachuap FC.
Noboru Shimura opened the scoring in the 28th minute, followed by Suphanan Bureerat’s strike in the 31st minute to make it 2-0 at halftime. Peeradol Chamratsamee added the third goal in the 90+6th minute, sealing the win. The hosts dominated throughout, while Prachuap struggled to create meaningful threats.
With the league season approaching its conclusion, Port FC now has 4 matches remaining including tough fixtures against strong sides like BG Pathum United and Buriram United as they push to challenge for a top 4 league finish.
On Wednesday, April 8, Port travels to face Chonburi FC in the semi-final of the Muang Thai League Cup (away leg), a key knockout encounter that could advance them toward the final and potential ...
Wat Rai Khing วัดไร่ขิง, officially known as Wat Mongkol Chinda Ram Rai Khing, is a third-class royal temple of the Maha Nikaya sect located along the banks of the Tha Chin River (also called Mae Nam Nakhon Chaisi) in Rai Khing subdistrict, Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom Province. The temple sits about 32 kilometers west of Bangkok and remains a popular pilgrimage site for devotees seeking blessings from its revered principal Buddha image.
The temple’s name derives from the area’s historical identity as “Rai Khing” (ginger field), where many Chinese settlers once cultivated ginger extensively. Local tradition credits its founding to Somdet Phra Phutthachan (Puk), a prominent monk and former abbot of nearby Wat Sala Poon, who initiated construction around the mid-19th century (sources vary between 1791 and 1851, during the reigns of Rama III or Rama IV). He oversaw the move of a sacred bronze Buddha image from Wat Sala Poon to serve as the main image here. The temple began as ...
