Ponte Brolla, TI, Switzerland
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N 46° 11.159 E 008° 45.203
32T E 480967 N 5114741
A famous arch bridge over the river Maggia north of Locarno.
Waymark Code: WMHQHE
Location: Ticino, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/05/2013
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Ponte Brolla is the name of this bridge that crosses the spectacular Maggia river gorge between Locarno and Tegna. The bridge has a height of 33 meters and is only about 60 meters wide.
The ancient Romans built the first bridge here, the current one dates back to 1923 when the Centovalli railway line opened.
The best view to the bridge and the gorge is from the terrace of the restaurant in the corner of the road to Maggia valley.
Length of bridge: 60 meters
Height of bridge: 33 meters
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: railroad, motor traffic, pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Maggia river gorge.
Date constructed: current: 1923 (first: Ancient Romans)
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Centovalli railway
Location:
Locarno / Tegna
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