What is remarkable about Pont du Gard?
What is remarkable about Pont du Gard?
The Pont du Gard is the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges, as well as one of the best preserved. It was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites in 1985 because of its exceptional preservation, historical importance, and architectural ingenuity.
How much time do you need at Pont du Gard?
three and a half hours
Recent surveys have revealed that many visitors spend nearly three and a half hours at the Pont du Gard. This could easily extend to a full day if you go on a hike along the vestiges of the aqueduct or in the Gardon gorge, stop by the river for a picnic and swim or linger in the excellent museum.
Can you walk on the Pont du Gard?
The Pont du Gard is in such good condition that it’s completely accessible for visitors to discover. You can walk across the bridge, and even go through the aqueduct itself!
Do you have to pay for Pont du Gard?
The bridge itself is amazing to see, and the surrounding area is beautiful. What some people don’t seem to know is that access to the Pont du Gard is totally free for hikers — the national hiking trails GR6 and GR63 run directly through the site.
Does the Pont du Gard still used today?
Today, it remains the only example of a three-story antique bridge still standing, with three rows of arcades, one on top of the other: 6 arches on the bottom, 11 in the middle, and 35 on top.
How many visitors does the Pont du Gard have?
a million visitors
The Pont du Gard has over a million visitors every year. It stands today as one of Europe’s most prestigious cultural sites.
How much time is in Arles?
A 1/2 day can be enough, pending on the time you spend strolling through the city. What I like is that Arles is about 3 times smaller than Nimes and hence easier to visit and go through. Nimes is nice but not as easy to fully discover since bigger.
When was Pont du Gard built?
60 AD
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Where is Pont du Gard?
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Is the Pont du Gard still used today?
Does the Pont du Gard still carry water?
Built over the period of just around 15 years in 50AD using 30 million shelly limestones, Pont du Gard aqueduct has the form of three arched bridges placed one atop of other. The top of the bridge features water-carrying channel with a constant gradient of just 2.5cm from one side of the bridge to another.
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