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Old bridge in Zagoria in Greece. There are a few similar old stone bridges in a relatively small area. This is, I think, the only one with three bows.Edit: After some advice by bobswin.deviantart.com/ I slightly darkened the very light parts a little to get rid of some harsh light.
Based on information found on the web, it appears it is not very old. Built in 1814, originally in wood.
See www.about-ioannina.gr/zagori_e… for more info on the Zagorian bridges.
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I'm not sure. I wanted to state that it is from Roman time, but after some searching I found a site that indicated that it is 200 years old this year!
Information on several bridges in Zagoria can be found here: www.about-ioannina.gr/zagori_e…
So, this is the Kalogeriko bridge, apparently built in 1814. I will change the description to indicate that it is not roman time!
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19th century, but its apperance is really deceptive. Maybe it's rebuilt in the place of old, roman bridge in the same style? In general very interesting structure.
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You have to consider that it is built in an area where 5 houses are called 'a village' and where walking with a donkey was quite normal at that time. Even now there live only 5 people per km2... It is quite sure that there was a wooden bridge first. There also is a roman road in the larger region, so that was why I thought it must be from roman time.
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Oh, we have two villages in my area like that 
I thought that too when I saw your photo, roman roads are often in southern Europe. Their buildings were really resistant, so it's possible to be there anywhere in the Europe roman bridges.
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I guess you are right there. Of course, in Greece the have even older structures than Roman (see my photos from Delphi).
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Of course, but I don't think it can be found in casual places like villages, but roman roads can be. Am I right(I have never been in Greece)?
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Of course, all the known antique Greek places are now tourist attractions. But many are close to smaller towns or villages, not necessarily in larger towns. And even Delphi has been 'lost' under a small village before they started to dig it out in the 18hundreds. So, you never know what lies hidden under some small village!
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Great shot!
I was there in June 2012 and there was a lot more vegetation in the way then. If you would like more information on the bridge,
see my fav.me/d582xy0 .
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Thanks. Nice to have that information. I like your shot better than mine, due to too much harsh light in mine.
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You are very kind. I have included a link to your picture.
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Thanks! And thanks for the useful suggestions!
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