The Thanh Toan Bridge by junge1
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The Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge crosses a canal in Thanh Toan Village, Thuy Tuanh Commune, Huong Thoy District. The village is located about 8km east of the City of Hue.
Thanh Toan Village was established in the 16th century. The bridge was built with funds donated by a Mrs. Tran Thi Dao, the childless wife of a high-ranking mandarin in the Hien Tong reign.
The tube tile-roofed Thanh Toan is an arched wooden bridge, 17m long and 4m wide. On both sides of the bridge length are two rows of wooden platforms and parapets for people to lean their backs against.
Over time the bridge was damaged many times by storms, floods, and wars. But the villagers always contributed to repair, renovate and preserve it.
'In September 1991, the bridge was greatly renovated according to the old design and officially accepted by the Cultural Ministry as a national remains, a rare and appreciated beauty-spot of the whole country'. (Source: www.vietnamtourism.com).
This picture was taken on 26 August 2012,
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Comments (19)
Richardphotos
such an unique subject Sig and very interesting to explore
Faemike55
Very beautiful bridge and with a cool history thanks for sharing
Minda
wow! this is really beautiful bridge and Great info sig.
jocko500
very wonderful. you saw a lot around the world
renecyberdoc
an amazing county indeed,most of the people (including me9are associating Vietnam with vietnam war i think we do wrong there is more to this country than the "small period of time" the vietnam war lasted.thousands of years of history here.
bazza
Great capture Sig and what an amazing looking bridge, looks like the meeting place of the villages..
auntietk
What a beautiful bridge! I can see why they've named it a national treasure ... it's lovely! I'm glad you got to see it, and even more glad you took a picture so I could see it!
lyron
Wonderful bridge. Great shot!!
bebert
I feel it is more sunlight than to cross the canal :) very nice view.
UteBigSmile
♥ Wunderschöner Schnappschuss Siggi!
Advent, Advent, es ist soweit ♥ Der Wind weht durch die Tannenwälder langsam bricht die Nacht herein und im Haus in wohler Wärme sitzen wir bei Kerzenschein Friedlich liegt die Welt im Traume strahlt von heller Festlichkeit in Gesellschaft unserer Liebsten genießen wir die Weihnachtszeit Schnee legt sich auf den Dächern nieder lautlos in Vergänglichkeit hüllt die Stadt in weiße Stille die Stadt trägt nun ihr schönstes Kleid Hoch am Himmel Engelsstimmen verkünden uns von Heiligkeit Sterne strahlen auf uns nieder Advent, Advent, es ist soweit. ♥ Quelle: http://www.weihnachtswuensche.com/schoene-adventsgedichte/
farmerC
Shining.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
Cyve
Great and stunning shoot ... Very very good job !!!
flavia49
fabulous bridge and capture! Happy Holidays!
sandra46
IT'S VERY BEAUTIFUL
starship64
What a beautiful scene.
bobrgallegos
Great capture and narrative of this beautiful architecture!
UVDan
I like the idea that you can hang out at the bridge in that village. Nice photo too.
danapommet
a lot of history involved about this bridge and super details in the arch - even better in zoom!