The Devil's Bridges Are Beautiful and Haunting Across Europe

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, not to mention 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 ancient and medieval stories in 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 found 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.

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 travel magazine, this is a must-see destination 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 was built in 1860, and is the iconic bridge of Kromlauer Park.

With its distinctive arched design built over a still 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.

The arched "Devil's Bridge" can be found 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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