Visit De Bosset Bridge in Argostoli, Kefalonia
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Kefalonia is one of those places that you can surely lose yourself in, and this is one of the reasons why visitors flock here year after year. The island is physically beautifully and when people aren’t enjoying the beach, they are busy exploring the natural wonders on the interior of the island. Besides that, there are also plenty of other landmarks to visit, such as the historical De Bosset Bridge that is located in Argostoli. Here’s more information about this unique bridge:
Getting to Argosoli to Visit the Bridge
Before you can visit De Bosset Bridge, you need to first make your way to the island of Kefalonia and then the village of Argostoli. Since the island is so big, you can get here either by airplane or also by boat, such as ferry. Flights leave regularly from the airport in Athens as well as several other regional airports. Argostoli is located in the southwestern side of the island. It is actually one of the biggest towns on the island and makes an excellent place to stay while visiting the island.
About De Bosset Bridge
This is an historical bridge that has been around since 1813. It is currently the largest stone bridge on the sea and it has been since it was built. An engineer from Switzerland named Charles Philippe De Bosset, for whom the bridge was named, created the bridge when he was employed by the British Army. It has been standing ever since. At some points in the bridge’s history, however, it had fallen into disrepair. The most devastating damage took place during a catastrophic earthquake that ripped through the island in the 1950’s but had since been fixed. It was also closed in the early 2000’s for repairs. The bridge still stands today but there are strict usage requirements limiting the weight that the bridge can bear.
Why Visit De Bosset Bridge
So, why should you visit De Bosset bridge? First of all, the bridge is a unique structure that paints a striking picture against the scenery of the island itself. It is worth photographing and also if you do make your way over to the bridge, you will find that there are some excellent views from the bridge itself.
If you happen to approach the bridge by sea, you will have the best views of the structure, however. So, if you know that you want to get photos of the bridge, you should consider taking a boat tour of the area while in Argostoli. As you take a look at the bridge, you will notice not only the structure itself, but also several obelisks that add to the striking beauty of the bridge. This is a monument referred to as Kolona and is independent from the bridge. It has been in place since the early 1800’s, around the time that the bridge was created.
While on the Greek island of Kefalonia, you should make your way over to Argostoli. You don’t want to leave Argostoli until you have a chance to visit De Bosset Bridge.
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This post was written by Greek Boston
