Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara
| Nine Arches Bridge | |
|---|---|
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Nine arches bridge in Demodara | |
| Coordinates | 6°52′36″N 81°03′42″E / 6.876709°N 81.061622°ECoordinates: 6°52′36″N 81°03′42″E / 6.876709°N 81.061622°E |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stones, bricks and cement |
| Total length | 300 ft (91.44m) |
| Width | 25 ft (7.62m) |
| Height | 80 ft (24.38m) |
| Number of spans | 9 |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1921 |
The Nine Arches Bridge (Sinhalese: අහස් නමයේ ආරුක්කු පාලම, also called The Bridge in the sky)[1] is one of the iconic bridges in Sri Lanka. It is located in Demodara, between Ella and Demodara Railway Stations.
References
- ↑ "Demodara Nine Arch Bridge". Retrieved 16 June 2015.
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