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Pont du Gard is a unique monument of Roman utility architecture located in Southern France.(Yes, Anna is on the photo).
Please take a minute to visit the UNESCO site-description to find more information.
This is the description in brief:
The Pont du Gard was built shortly before the Christian era to allow the aqueduct of Nîmes (which is almost 50 km long) to cross the Gard river. The Roman architects and hydraulic engineers who designed this bridge, which stands almost 50 m high and is on three levels – the longest measuring 275 m – created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece.
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posted by TorAa at
3/10/2007 02:08:00 pm
26 Comments:
50km? That's amazing, to think that the aqueduct is still standing after more than 2000 years. Good photo!
Amazing Tor and Anna looks great too!
Wishing you both a wonderful weekend and are looking forward to next weekend hosting Lifecruiser's visiting Oslo:-)
Incredible Tor- the fact that it still stands today attests to its great engineering. Hello to Anna too!
The Romans always did it best!
So amazing! Beautiful...
Mine is up too.
Happy Weekend!
Wonderful picture!
I love when bridges are NOT just bridges! That is beautiful! Architecture and artwork should always go hand-in-hand!
I was in Rochester New York last weekend!
beautiful! love how your shot is angled to show off the amazing azure sky. mine's up too! ;)
@Ex-Shammickite: I'm impressed as well. First photo I thought of was from of very old stone bridge in Norway (still in use).
But this one, a world heritage, is an example of what we today should think about: Sustainable
@RennyBA: I'll give you and Diane a challenge. It's easy, but needs some kind of concentration when heading back to your Norwegian home.
How many bridges to you pass? Every bridge counts.
btw. I'm usually counting tunnels, but never bridges.
=^,^=
@Fleur de Lisa: I often ponder: For how many generations will todays bridges be there? And still in use.
And bridge is a connection
btw. I've seen some of your other pictures of bridges. I thought you may had choosen the red one. But after reading your words, yeah.
@Carol: I'm amazed how the romans and other cultures so long ago did make constructions still vivid.
@Maribeth: I'll tell you a secret: It's even better to be there:))
@Melli: You hit my heart by your comment: not just. That's why I name it utility architecture
@ribbiticus: Thanks for the compliment. Out of about 20 pictures from the site, I had to pick out one. Showing the construction.
At least that's my thought around PH. To take the challenge and pick ONE picture. Descission making.
The methods they used to build aqueducts seem impossible but they still stand. Even the idea of aqueducts amazes me whenever I see one. Thank you!
Lovely picture, and a beautiful day!
We visited the Pont du Gard first when our sons were quite small, I suppose about 20 years ago. We still have the photos of them climbing though the top "roof" to the aquaduct and walking, without any handrails or other protection, right along the top. Last time we visited, we noticed the safety had been tightened up a little!
I seem to remember they no longer let cars across either, but they certainly used to, judging by our photos.
I agree it's a remarkable masterpiece. I love the details on it.
Thanks for sharing. Happy weekend!
that'a real beauty! i love it, actually :)
amazing architecture, being so old! Great photo! My photo is up, please come and visit
You've chosen a wonderful photo for this week's "architecture" theme. Thanks for adding the "history," as it make the bridge even more interesting. Have a great weekend!
yeah, yeah (sigh) these ancestors of Mr. Gattino have been EVERYWHERE ! Wherever you go in Europe or Northern Africa you stumble on a ruin or other left overs from them, lol !
Excellent Photo. Ancient structural engineering with never cease to amaze me...
DON'T SHOW ME THINGS LIKE THIS!!!!! Now you made me wanna go there (and every where else I want to go too) and my back can't handle that for the moment.... *dreamy sigh*
But I must admit that I really enjoyed reading about it. What a masterpiece yes! Brilliant. I'm so impressed by the Romans. How on earth did they knew all this science at that time, how did they create the tools they needed to build it and - how many men did die on the mission...? PHEW.
You must have been thrilled to be somewhere that dates so far back into historical times!
As to your challenge: Two tunnels and countless bridges I think?
Wishing you a lovely week ahead - and see you next weekend:-)
I visited this Pont du Gard on a tour of France during a high school French Club trip, many many years ago. It was wonderful. An amazing place and piece of architecture. Perfect pick for The Hunt.
Great pic! I would love to visit there!
BTW, my husband was trying to build the Temple of the Sun in the sand:)
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It is beautiful, which year were you there Toraa? THank you for sharing with us :D
Oh....something 'smoking' good is brewing at my blog...pls come over :)
The Romans were amazing architects, builders and engineers!
Thank you for the interesting photo.
WOW - absolutely amazing!!! Love it!
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