The most impressive arches and aqueducts in the world

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Valens Aqueduct, Turkey - This is one of many historical sites in Istanbul. It was built around the 4th century and has since undergone several modifications. It is one of the best-preserved ancient historical remains in Turkey.

 

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Gateway Arch, United States - This ultra-sophisticated arch in St. Louis, Missouri was designed by the Finnish architect Eero Saarinen in 1947. It is 200 m high and was inaugurated in 1968. The monument is an iconic symbol of the city.

 

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Pont du Gard, France - This bridge is actually a portion of a Roman aqueduct situated in the south of France, near Remoulins, Uzes, and Nîmes. The remnants of the construction are a historical landmark that enchants tourists.

 

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Rua Augusta Arch, Portugal - This incredible arch in Lisbon was inaugurated in 1815. The monument acts as a gateway to the city.

 

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Águas Livres Aqueduct, Portugal - This aqueduct was built by John V of Portugal in the 18th century. Today, it is a historical landmark that survived the 1755 earthquake.

 

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Arch of Caracalla, Algeria - The Arch of Caracalla is a Roman triumphal arch located in Djémila, Algeria. It is believed to have been built in the 3rd century in honor of Emperor Caracalla.

 

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Arch of Trajan, Algeria - The Arch of Trajan is a Roman triumphal monument located in the city of Timgad, near the province of Batna in Algeria. It was built sometime between the end of the 2nd and the beginning of the 3rd century.

 

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Porte d'Aix, France - This arch in Marseille was inspired by the Arch of Titus in Rome and was built in the first quarter of the 19th century by Étienne-Jules Ramey and David D'Angers.

 

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Ponte delle Torri, Italy - More than 200 mlong and 76 m high, the Ponte delle Torri in Spoleto is a colossal piece of work with ten arches that connects Sant'Elia and Monteluco.

 

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Got this Switzerland viaduct? I suddenly recall this. Also most impressive arches.

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The Landwasser Viaduct(German: Landwasserviadukt) is a single-track six-archedcurved limestone railwayviaduct. It spans the Landwasser between Schmitten and Filisur, in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.

Designed by Alexander Acatos, the Landwasser Viaduct was constructed between 1901 and 1902 by Müller & Zeerleder on behalf of the Rhaetian Railway, which both owns and operates it through to the present day. A signature structure of the World Heritage-listed Albula Railway, it is 65 metres (213 ft) high, 136 metres (446 ft) long; its southeastern abutment connects directly to the Landwasser Tunnel.[1]During 2009, the Landwasser Viaduct underwent renovation work for the first time since its original construction.

 

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The Landwasser Viaduct(German: Landwasserviadukt) is a single-track six-archedcurved limestone railwayviaduct. It spans the Landwasser between Schmitten and Filisur, in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.

Designed by Alexander Acatos, the Landwasser Viaduct was constructed between 1901 and 1902 by Müller & Zeerleder on behalf of the Rhaetian Railway, which both owns and operates it through to the present day. A signature structure of the World Heritage-listed Albula Railway, it is 65 metres (213 ft) high, 136 metres (446 ft) long; its southeastern abutment connects directly to the Landwasser Tunnel.[1]During 2009, the Landwasser Viaduct underwent renovation work for the first time since its original construction.

Angmoh the best 1901 got train tunnel and viaduct in mountain.

 

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Arco de la Victoria, Spain - The city of Madrid also has a triumphal arch. It was erected between 1953 and 1956 under the command of Francisco Franco with the purpose of celebrating the victory in the civil war.

 

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Arch of Septimius Severus, Italy - Located in the north-west corner of the Forum in Rome, this monumental Roman arch was built to commemorate the victories against the Parthians.

 

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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, France - This monument was erected around 1809 at the behest of Napoleon I. It is located at Carousel Square, near the Louvre museum in Paris.

 

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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, France - This monument was erected around 1809 at the behest of Napoleon I. It is located at Carousel Square, near the Louvre museum in Paris.

Angmoh the best so many fights, so many victories, so many victory marches, so many arches everywhere!

 

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Angmoh the best so many fights, so many victories, so many victory marches, so many arches everywhere!

Angmoh the best fight in open and got victory march while @Cottonmouth Jeremy Quek and Cantonese chicken descendant gang @sweetiepie hide in rat hole to do evil to me and so proud of themselves animals that are disgrace to humanity have no victory march. Pui!

 

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an arch every sbf unker can appreciate (and salivate over).

 

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What about these Golden Arches? Can qualify or not?

 

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Verona Arena, Italy - This Roman amphitheater is in Verona and is one of the best-preserved antique structures in Italy.