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Up
on top of the valley, near Selmacce,
is the Guadubughju bridge (pronounced "Oualaoudiou"),
literally "the dark stream". The bridge spans the river near a
swimming spot - probably the only place in the river where a tall
man will briefly lose his footing. The combination of bridge and
pozzu (hole in the river) results in a beautiful and popular
village meeting place.
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The
Ponticellu or "little
bridge" is located at the top of the hamlet of the same name.
With its audacious curve, the stone arch links the two rivers
as one. An architectural success, this bridge also offers a vaulted
fountain, thus forming an harmonious couple. The bridge is the
starting point for a number of bush walks. The old road - strada
vechja - which leads to the plane, begins here.
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The Vercetu bridge is located on the plane. Built from stones that have been rolled smooth, it is the most solid in appearance of the three bridges. It looks out over pastures which, come Spring, are invaded by asphodel. |
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Copyright dadonet for Petra Viva, Spring 2000
