Day 534 - 28/02/2015 : Pont de Sant Miquel over Segre's river in Balaguer

Another relevant monument in Balaguer is the main Gothic bridge, the "Pont de Sant Miquel", over the Segre river. This bridge was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War in the battle of "Cap de Pont" (bridgehead battle in 1938) and rebuilt after the war.

Dated at the end of 14th Century, the bridge protected the town from the north and the east creating a defensive structure also with Gerb doorway.

Nowadays it's linking old and new town being the nature area from the city on both shores. Reflections on the Segre's river are common and the most impressive view can be seen from the hill where Santa Maria Church is located.

Why don't you check by yourself?