Devil's Bridge Tarragona Spain IV Youth T-Shirt

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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...

Protected with PIXSY About Joan Carroll: I am a Fort Worth Texas-based outdoor photographer who feels at home while on the road...in Texas, in the US, around the world. Although travel and photography were dual interests from a young age, the coming of the digital camera provided undreamed of opportunities and unleashed previously untapped creativity. My photographic goal is to travel the world in a curious yet respectful way, taking the time to see and understand the unique story of each place I visit. Wherever I go I want to walk every street, hike every trail, ride the bus or metro, climb every tower, walk around and through every monument, and then do it all over again when the light changes. In every place, light, mood, color, and...