Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Treis Elias

A Venetian Bridge in Cyprus

16 Sep 2009 223
Cyprus was once ruled by the Venetians. The interior is (was?) rich with copper. The Venetians used camels to transport this rich resource to the coast. They built a series of bridges, which remain, although the trails themselves have long since disappeared. They are beautifully proportioned medieval structures.