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Pêgo do Altar

The submerged baroque bridge

This monument was made in the 18th century. The submerged bridge was created in baroque style, in the same style as the local church. The bridge is on the old road to Évora and is rarely dry.
This ancient bridge in the Alentejo region has been submerged by the waters of the Pego do Altar dam. But the drought that has hit the Alentejo caused the level of the reservoir to drop, uncovering the ancient passage between the towns of Santa Susana and São Cristóvão. The bridge, about 30 metres long, was built 200 years ago and its return to daylight attests to the nightmare that the lack of rainfall represents for the Sado basin.

SUNDAY CHALLENGE 49
Sorry but couldn't achieve a new photo this week, so this is from the vaults but reflects today's situation with severe drought.
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29 comments

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

Sehr schön Festgehalten!
2 years ago ( translate )

Xata replied to Walter 7.8.1956:

Obrigada Walter
2 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Excellent capture! Hope the drought ends.

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2 years ago

Xata replied to William Sutherland:

Not so soon, and not taking that direction due to climate change...
2 years ago

Gudrun said:

The bridge is a beauty and the composition spot on! The drought is horrible and worse is to come I'm afraid...
2 years ago

Xata replied to Gudrun:

I am sure it is, but people are not willing to give up a way of life that encourages more and more consumption...
2 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

Great perspective; the bridge looks very spectacular as it recedes into the distance. I hope you are having a good Sunday.
2 years ago

Xata replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Obrigada Joe, same wishes
2 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

This seems often the way, that extreme drought brings back long submerged structures. Let's hope the drought there ends soon.
2 years ago

Xata replied to tiabunna:

Not for the upcoming months... year? Climate change...
2 years ago

Amelia said:

It's amazing what comes to light in drought conditions. A climate tragedy which has offered you a chance for excellent photography.
2 years ago

Xata replied to Amelia:

Obrigada Amelia
2 years ago ( translate )

M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… said:

Some things stand the test of time as with this beautiful bridge in the murky waters. They knew how to build in those days !!! Lovey angle shot Isabel !!!
2 years ago

uwschu said:

sehr schöne Bogenbrücke
2 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Klasse, Isabel !
2 years ago ( translate )