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Why
Pont du Gard
is special
The 49 meters (160 feet) high Pont de
Gard viaduct is an architectural marvel and is in remarkable condition for its
age. It has been standing for almost 2,000 years.

Tips & insights on
Pont du Gard

The
enduring strength of the Pont du Gard is due in part to the colossal stones used
in its construction.

Yet,
this arched bridge appears surprisingly delicate, thanks to the Roman
architect's well-proportioned triple tier design.

The
Pont du Gard was just one segment of a 50-kilometer (30-mile) long aqueduct
built to provide needed water to the city of Nimes.

Most
of that aqueduct system gradually vanished through the centuries but its best
part - the Pont du Gard - is fortunately still around.

The
Pont du Gard draws tourists galore. Avoid crowds by arriving early or late in
the day.

I
enjoyed the experience of driving my car across this two-millennium old aqueduct.
This was when crossings were minimal. Today, cars have grown so much in size,
weight and count that vehicular crossings are no longer allowed.



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