Archimandrita Bridge
Published 3rd of November, 2018
Close Up
Naturally, we had to cross the bridge. Note that unlike the more famous bridges, this is fairly thin and narrow. Also, there are no barriers at the sides.
The Other Side
You'll never get the Cyprus Tourist Board using this in one of their promo adverts. Nobody will ever try and cycle over it. However, it does have its own charm. We have also produced a virtual tour of the area, and if you look at that you can see what it looks like under the bridge.
So, is the bridge worth visiting? Well, yes it is, because there is more to see here than just the bridge...
Interesting Rock Formations
For a start, there are some very interesting rock formations here. They aren't full of crystals or mysterious caves, but they look very strange.
It looks like something has scraped the top of the landscape off at an odd angle. I originally assumed it was some sort of fire break, but it is definitely not man made.
Strange Building
Also, if you wonder upstream a short way, you will come across some more ruins.
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