October - 2014
Rakotzbrücke - Germany
The Rakotzbrücke, or "Devil's Bridge" as it is known, appears on several lists as one of the most peculiar and famous bridges in the world. It is nicknamed for its ingenious construction, which was attributed to the devil. Located on Lake Rakotz in Saxony, Germany, its reflection in these calm waters forms a perfect circle.
Its construction took about 20 years, between 1863 and 1882, and it was built entirely by hand, from basalt rocks from Saxony Switzerland and Scandinavia. In addition to the bridge, completing the scenario, there are also built columns, which rise from the water, in the middle of the lake, and were named "the organ".
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The lake is located in Kromlau Park, which has free entrance. Its surroundings have several trails, tables and a lot of nature to explore as well. Close to the park is the small village of Kromlau, which is very tiny and has only one restaurant (which I had the pleasure to eat as the only customer of the day).
Located in a very isolated place, to go from Dresden it was necessary to take 2 trains and 1 bus. On the way back I decided to follow the bus's path on foot, through the trails in middle of the trees. This walk yielded wonderful photos, as the region is full of beautiful landscapes, lots of trees and gorgeous lakes all around, and even an abandoned train track. There I had the opportunity to see one of the greenest and beautiful lake I have ever seen.
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