Historic Besalou Bridge

by Nieves Nitta

Title

Historic Besalou Bridge

Artist

Nieves Nitta

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Photograph - Digital Art. Watermark Not On Actual Print

Description

Besalú, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain, is a monumental example of the Catalan Middle Ages. The origin of the fortified bridge is unknown. In 1075 it is mentioned in documents and the basic structure probably dates from this time. In order to protect the bridge from floods and enemy attacks the bridge had to be modified frequently; first, in 1315, then in 1395 with the incorporation of the defense towers, then in 1680 and, finally, in the 1960s after it was partially blown up in 1939 during the Spanish civil war. Located in the region of La Garrotxa, the town is only steps away from the spectacular scenery of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa Nature Reserve, on the last spurs of the eastern section of the Pyrenees of Girona. Cobbled streets and façades are the most distinguishable feature of the city centre, as can be seen in many spots. The rich medieval legacy brings the visitor closer to both religious and civil constructions, and to the vestiges of a Sephardic quarter that used to exist in this town during the Middle Ages. Civil architecture works include the 12th-century Romanesque bridge that crosses the Fluvià river. Image protected by US and international copyright laws, not to be copied, altered, or used in any manner without prior written consent from the author, Nieves Nitta. Thanks for visiting!
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