Gefyri Bridge in Theologos - Thassos, Greece
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polnjumen
N 40° 39.401 E 024° 41.559
35T E 304936 N 4503206
An old stone bridge in the village of Theologos.
Waymark Code: WMCYCD
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 10/26/2011
Views: 7
A bow bridge made of mud-bricks. It has a magnificent architecture and is preserved intact. Originally, it was built to unite the two settlements: the Greek christian settlement and the Turkish district. Their boundaries used to be where the chapel of Archangel Michael is today.
Length of bridge: 12 m
Height of bridge: 6 m above the stream
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians, hikers
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The bridge crosses a small river on a traditional pedestrian zone from Saint Demetrius church to the chapel of Archangel Michael in old Theologos.
Date constructed: 18th century
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: traditional cobbled footpath
Location:
village of Theologos
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