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Σάββατο 15 Απριλίου 2023

The medieval bridge of yermasoyia Limassol

 

Though the stone-built, Venetian bridge is no longer the main focal point of the parking area created at the passing of the Amathus River, its timeless presence in the area indicates the historical significance of this particular site.

The medieval bridge is built on the riverbed of the Germasogeia River, which lends its name to the area that has enjoyed heavy tourist activity over the last few decades. Prior to this tourism boom, however, this location was merely a part of the Limassol countryside, and the bridge served the needs of people traveling to and from the surrounding rural areas. Its historical significance lies in the fact that it is one of the few remaining medieval monuments in an area which has experienced a radical shift in character.

Locals still refer to the stone-built bridge by names that were used in the previous century, such as ‘paliogefiro’ (old bridge) or ‘Bridge of Aristos.’ Initially, the construction comprised two acute arches, though in the early 1950s, during the implementation of projects for the organization and alignment of the river bed, another arch was added, which is why this third arch differs significantly from the other two. In 1990, the bridge was declared an ancient monument and restored, and today is under the care of the Department of Antiquities








 

Δευτέρα 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021

Venetian Bridge in Kalopanayiotis

 from https://www.bigcyprus.com.cy

"The Venetian bridge constructed in traditional stone masonary consists of a single span arch and dates back to the Venetian times (16th century). Until recently it served as the only access between the village and the monastery. Nearby is the point where, according to tradition, St. Paul and St. Barnabas baptized St. Heracledios the first Bishop of Cyprus."






Τετάρτη 31 Οκτωβρίου 2018

Delikipos double bridge

Located on the road that connects Delikipos with Lefkara.
The diplogefyro was named because it is built with two arches (diplo=double). Very close to the small dam, and another historical small bridge of Delikipos






Κυριακή 15 Απριλίου 2018

Geology of Cyprus

Korakas bridge at Kavo greko


Giant rock cliff at Episkopi
a 70 meter tall cliff was formed when the river of Ezousa kept chiseling at the base of a huge limestone cliff. The rocks collapsed and the river was forced to change course. 

Limestone cliffs at Kourion. At the bottom is a little known archaeological site "Amathus gate cemetary"

Kourvellos, a huge rock formation at Lefkara taller than 40m

Lava flows and pillow lavas at klirou
Lava Bridge is in fact the hot lava which emerged from 6 km deep Tythias seabed 90 million years ago.

Πέμπτη 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2017

The Venetian bridge at Kalopanayiotis

"The Venetian bridge constructed in traditional stone masonary consists of a single span arch and dates back to the Venetian times (16th century).
Until recently it served as the only access between the village and the monastery.
Nearby is the point where, according to tradition, St. Paul and St. Barnabas baptized St. Heracledios the first Bishop of Cyprus."





Κυριακή 15 Μαρτίου 2015

Double bridge at Trimiklini

Found at Trimiklini  village, it can be seen from above from the big red gas station, and can be reached through a dirtroad (good condition don;t worry) on your left just before the gas station.
The first bridge was built at 1901. With the arrival of cars and motor vehicles, the first bridge was considered inappropriate so the second one on top was built as well.