ALPHEIOS RIVER KARYTAINA BRIDGE The most famous bridge over the Alpheios river sits underneath the modern road bridge at Karytaina, one of the most historic villages in Arcadia. Sometimes known as the Frankish bridge, it was built in the 13th century but rebuilt in 1440. 50 metres long, 12 metres high and with five arches, it is an assus bridge meaning it could be taken out of operation by the removal of its wooden deck. This is dangerous, so if you want to visit the small chapel by the bridge, you must approach it from the north bank. Although the descent to this bank is longer and steeper than the walk to the south bank, it is well worth the effort.
View the bridge from the south bank
Climb the steps on the north bank
Do not cross the wooden section
See the Chapel of the Birth of the Virgin
Alpheios river Karytaina bridge
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