God's Bridge, Natural arch in Ponoarele, Romania.
The limestone structure extends 30 meters in length, 13 meters in width, and reaches 22 meters in height, forming a massive natural bridge.
The formation occurred through geological processes when the ceiling of an ancient cave system collapsed, creating this substantial limestone arch over time.
Local residents share tales about the bridge's origin, including one about God creating it for Saint Nicodim during his journey to establish Tismana Monastery.
The natural arch carries a 6-meter wide road connecting Baia de Arama to Drobeta, supporting regular vehicle traffic for more than 200 years.
This natural formation stands as the largest bridge of its kind in Romania and ranks as the second-largest natural arch across Europe.
Location: Ponoarele
Length: 30 m
GPS coordinates: 44.97500,22.76111
Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:46
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