Devil's Bridge Tarragona Spain IV
by Joan Carroll
Title
Devil's Bridge Tarragona Spain IV
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
I arrived at the Roman Aqueducts outside of Tarragona Spain early one winter morning feeling very self-congratulatory that I had managed to find my way there on public transportation. My self-congratulation turned to elation when I saw the enormity of the structure still standing after many centuries. The low sunlight of winter added to the magical moment. This section of aqueduct near Tarragona is called Pont del Diable, or Devil's Bridge. Despite its size, it was only a fragment of a much larger conduit used to supply water to the city of Tarragona Spain. Built in the 1st century BCE, the Pont del Diable brought water to the city of Tarragona from 15 miles away. The portion (also called the Les Ferreres aqueduct) is 217 metres long and nearly 2 metres wide, reaching a maximum height of 27 metres. The upper tier is comprised of 25 arches, and the lower tier of 11, each with a span of 5.90 metres. You can walk along the top of the aqueduct across the small valley, which is a thrill for experiencing history up close. Besides a link to the Roman Empire, the aqueduct was used into the 18th century to bring water to Tarragona, showing the perfection of Roman architecture. The bridge is located 4 kilometers north of the city and it is part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco, listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site since 2000.
FEATURED PHOTO, The Weekenders group, 3/23/19
FEATURED PHOTO, The Niche group, 11/18/18
FEATURED PHOTO, New FAA Uploads group, 11/7/18
FEATURED PHOTO, Nature Landmarks Landscapes Wildlife- One A Day group, 11/3/18
FEATURED PHOTO, ABC Group D IS FOR DESTINATION, 10/25/18
FEATURED PHOTO, UNESCO World Heritage Sites group, 10/24/18
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FEATURED PHOTO< The Space Between group, 10/18/18
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joan carroll, puente del diablo, puente, diablo, devil, bridges, remains, landmark, landscape, old, spanish, stone, travel, tourist, tourism, history, european, historical, europe
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Sandra Church
So interesting Joan! The angle you shot the bridge at and the strong contrast from the sun are striking, not to mention, perfect post processing! L.F.
Joan Carroll
thank you Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography for the feature in The Niche group, 11/18/18
Joan Carroll
thank you Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography for the feature in the New FAA Uploads group, 11/7/18
Joan Carroll
thank you Karen for the feature in the Nature Landmarks Landscapes Wildlife- One A Day group, 11/3/18