The Ayusan–Paoa Bridge is a Spanish colonial era arch bridge in Vigan, Philippines, estimated to be constructed around 1842.[1][2] It is made of mud bricks, and a mixture of lime and eggs as mortar.[2] The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proposed the demolition of the bridge in 2015 and the construction of a new bridge in lieu of it. Such plan was opposed by various local groups and the proposed bridge was built beside the old bridge instead.[1] It is recognized as a National Cultural Treasure in 2016.[3][4]
Ayusan–Paoa Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 17°34′1.94″N 120°22′41.55″E / 17.5672056°N 120.3782083°E |
| Official name | Ayusan–Paoa Spanish-Era Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Mudbrick, Lime and egg mixture |
| History | |
| Opened | 1842 |
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References
edit- ^ a b Realgo, Bryan (July 18, 2017). "Spanish-era bridge in Vigan named national cultural treasure". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ a b Realgo, Bryan (July 28, 2017). "Spanish-era bridge to become tourist spot in Vigan". ABS-CBN News (in English and Filipino). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ "LIST: Cave, temple, bridges among new nat'l cultural treasures, important properties". GMA News. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ "Declared National Cultural Properties of the Philippines (2016)" (in English and Filipino). National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Archived from the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
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