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What is (was) this?
Well its obviously a bridge of some sort in Bellas Vistas, Madrid and I came across it on a walk today. It nagged me that I felt sure I had seen it before and that I knew what it was but had forgotten how, why or when!
Well later today I remembered. I had seen it before but from up a tower block where I gave a few classes some years ago. From the student's window it was quite clearly used at one time for carrying a track of some kind but now all there was to see was grass growing there. I asked my student who explained it was part of Madrid's long defunct tramway system!
I was pleased that my annoying mental itch earlier in the day had been gently scratched away!
Having said all that, I have just seen from Google Maps that its called Aquaducto de Amaniel!
So I am again none the wiser!
A former guest member wrote; Thank you for showing this interesting bridge. I tried to find some information, and on
structurae.net/de/bauwerke/amaniel-aquaedukt
they say that it is an active aqueduct. The site has been updated a last time actually in 2018 and they show two photos.
As I do not know so much spanish, I was not able to collect much information, but for example
www.exclusivasimanara.com/blog/galeria/374-el-acueducto-de-amaniel-en-1857
seems to say something similar.
I was not able to find information in connection with a tramway, but at
www.iagua.es/noticias/ayuntamiento-madrid/ayuntamiento-madrid-recupera-tramo-historico-viaje-agua-amaniel
the spanish word "tramo" is being used which might have been misunderstood. I would suppose, in this text, "tramo" stands for construction section (Bauabschnitt, in german)
At
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Acueducto_de_Amaniel
they show several photos of it, but I do not find a verbal explication at wikipedia sites.
Best wishes and have a great day
Well later today I remembered. I had seen it before but from up a tower block where I gave a few classes some years ago. From the student's window it was quite clearly used at one time for carrying a track of some kind but now all there was to see was grass growing there. I asked my student who explained it was part of Madrid's long defunct tramway system!
I was pleased that my annoying mental itch earlier in the day had been gently scratched away!
Having said all that, I have just seen from Google Maps that its called Aquaducto de Amaniel!
So I am again none the wiser!
A former guest member wrote; Thank you for showing this interesting bridge. I tried to find some information, and on
structurae.net/de/bauwerke/amaniel-aquaedukt
they say that it is an active aqueduct. The site has been updated a last time actually in 2018 and they show two photos.
As I do not know so much spanish, I was not able to collect much information, but for example
www.exclusivasimanara.com/blog/galeria/374-el-acueducto-de-amaniel-en-1857
seems to say something similar.
I was not able to find information in connection with a tramway, but at
www.iagua.es/noticias/ayuntamiento-madrid/ayuntamiento-madrid-recupera-tramo-historico-viaje-agua-amaniel
the spanish word "tramo" is being used which might have been misunderstood. I would suppose, in this text, "tramo" stands for construction section (Bauabschnitt, in german)
At
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Acueducto_de_Amaniel
they show several photos of it, but I do not find a verbal explication at wikipedia sites.
Best wishes and have a great day
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Boro,
Many thanks to you both!
Andy Rodker club has replied to JeanAndy Rodker club has replied to Malik Raoulda clubAndy Rodker club has replied to Roger (Grisly) clubAndy Rodker club has replied to Peter Castell clubI bet this has been scheduled for demolishion for years but it probably wasn't economically viable to do so. Maybe the last recesson scuppered its destruction; the current one about to slam into us will certainly leave it be!
Andy Rodker club has replied to Jenny McIntyre clubI was annoyed that I had forgotten all about it and even that I had forgotten the student from 7 years ago from whose flat I saw it from above!
Andy Rodker club has replied to José Manuel Polo clubPity GE street view shows nothing either. Regards Peter
Andy Rodker club has replied to Peter Chet clubAndy Rodker club has replied to Fred Fouarge clubPeter and Fred!
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And again a story that makes us look at it with a smile ;)
Seriously, not only the bridge is an architectural gem,
but the perspective you choose makes the image a masterpiece too.
I'm guessing that it was once scouted for a film location?
A lovely photo by the way............it looks splendid in the sunshine!
Berny club has replied to Keith Burton clubAndy Rodker club has replied to Keith Burton clubI still have the contact details for my student who wrongly advised me that it was part of the old Madrid tramway network. Should I contact him and put him right?
Or should I let sleeping dogs lie?)
Keith Burton club has replied to Andy Rodker clubAndy Rodker club has replied to Keith Burton clubNot only did he thank me for putting him right but he has asked to resume classes as from next week (4 years after our last class!!)
I presume you would like your ticket clipped, Keith!
Keith Burton club has replied to Andy Rodker clubIt is a really wonderful shot of this beautiful bridge!!
First I thought it is a railway bridge. Then I understood "Aquaducto de Amaniel" is a aqueduct...
Thank you for the nice sharing!
Also thanks for these useful links, to Wolfgang W.W, and to Keith Burton.
Stay safe!
Best wishes
Füsun
Andy Rodker club has replied to gezginruh clubI was confused at first, then thought I had the answer but now really do have it, thankd to Keith and Wolfgang!
Andy Rodker club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne clubA very nice picture, with great perspective.
I spent a while looking at this on Google. My opinion is that is could never have been for a tramway it is too narrow.
English aquaducts (eg Pont Cysyllte)are purposely built just slightly wider than the standard narrow boat. The water flow around the bows then guides it down the middle, so it never hits the sides! No doubt the Spanish knew this too...
Best Wishes, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
Andy Rodker club has replied to Peter_Private_Box clubI saw the Google info and it's all interesting and your added info helps build a more accurate complete picture, Peter
Thank you and best wishes,
Andy
This pretty light, more spring-like than summery, gives it a really pretty perspective.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Eric Desjours clubThe light? ... maybe reduced traffic on the roads and less polution.
I don't know Paris at all well, Eric. One school trip for a week, camping in the Bois de Boulogne in 1975 (great fun!) and a quick 2 day visit with my French exchange partner and his family at their Paris flat in Creteuil near Paris in 1977. But both visits made a great impression. I know Lyon much much better!
classé comme Aqueduc ,il servait à faire passer l'eau d'un point à un autre..
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