Let’s put on our art historian hats for a moment and take a closer look at this striking bridge. Notice the three-pointed arches—classic features of the Gothic style. Then take in the ornate stone tracery, echoing the intricate designs found in Gothic cathedral windows. See how the vertical lines are emphasized by the slender columns and delicate openwork parapets, all pointing skyward in that typical Gothic gesture toward the divine. Gothic through and through… but how old do you think this bridge really is?
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The Gothic Quarter: Mapping Barcelona’s Past