Pont Vell de Besalú — Besalú (Girona), Spain
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member prussel
N 42° 11.960 E 002° 42.093
31T E 475360 N 4671951
12th century Romanesque bridge over the Fluvià river
Waymark Code: WMD0WG
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 11/03/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
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The medieval bridge with their characteristic silhouette is the landmark of the city, and spans the Riu Fluvià with seven different sized bows.
Besalú's bridge was first documented 1075. In 1385 King Pere, el Cerimoniós, fortified Besalú again which resulted in modifications to the bridge's original architecture. Throughout the years, wars and floods have been a part of its history.
Its arches have taken an angular shape due to the settlement of its pillars on the natural stone of the river. With 105 metres in length, the bridge is one of the most impressive works of civil engineering in Catalunya. It is protected on the side of the city through a gate and in it's centre by a fortified tower, each with a portcullis. During the medieval era, county tolls were set on bridges, charging one coin per person and a set amount for cargo loads.
During the Spanish civil war the bridge was blasted with dynamite and was later rebuilt by the architect Danés i Torres. At present, the bridge is Besalú's symbol and is the most suitable access to the old town.
source: Wikipedia, Structurae

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): City

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Pedestrian bridge

Water or other terrain spanned: Water (Fluvià river)

Architect/Builder: n/a

Construction Date: 12th century
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