Ceredigion Bridge, Wales is associated with the legend of the agreement between the old woman and the devil - Photo: WELSH COTTAGES
Because the design of these bridges is so perfect that it is difficult for humans to build them, let alone impossible, it is believed that they could only have been built with the help of dark forces.
Most of these bridges were stone or brick arches. Because of their unusual design, "Devil's Bridges" were often the subject of attention and stories from ancient and medieval Europe.
Although these legends have different contents and contexts, most of them claim that "devil bridges" are created from pacts between demons and humans.
One of the most famous bridges is Ceredigion Bridge, Wales. According to legend, the origin of this bridge begins with the story of an old woman who lost her cow, and she saw it on the opposite bank.
The devil appears and promises to build a bridge, but in exchange for the soul of the first creature to cross it.
The Rakotzbrücke Bridge impresses with its spectacular design, and is the iconic bridge of Kromlauer Park, Germany - Photo: EARTH TREKKERS
In eastern Germany, in Kromlauer Park, Saxony, the Rakotzbrücke Bridge impresses with its spectacular design, defying all the laws of nature.
According to Outlook Traveller magazine , this is a must-see for anyone who wants to admire the "devil's bridge" architecture.
Les Ferreres aqueduct in Spain is associated with the history of the Roman Empire - Photo: TRAVEL IN PINK
The Rakotzbrücke Bridge was built in 1860, and is the iconic bridge of Kromlauer Park.
With its distinctive arched design built over a calm lake, the Rakotzbrücke Bridge reflects in the water, forming a perfect circle.
In Austria, Torcello Bridge attracts tourists because of the tragic forbidden love story of a young girl and an Austrian soldier.
Torcello Bridge in Austria attracts tourists with its tragic forbidden love story of a young girl and an Austrian soldier - Photo: VISIT VENEZIA
Meanwhile, the Les Ferreres aqueduct in Spain has a history as part of the Roman Empire's water system, built 2,000 years ago.
"Devil's Bridge" with its arched design appears in many places in Europe. They are considered masterpieces ahead of their time in terms of design and ability to withstand the harsh ravages of time.
The 5,000-year-old Devil's Bridge in Konya, Türkiye - Photo: Konya News
Devil's Bridge in Ardino, Bulgaria - Photo: Atlas Obscure
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