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Ponte della Maddalena (Borgo a Mozzano, Lucca)...

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Ponte della Maddalena (Borgo a Mozzano, Lucca) sent on August 02, 2023 (8:03) by Elisabetta Leonardi. 81 comments, 1324 views. [retina]

at 14mm, 1/640 f/7.1, ISO 125, hand held.

La costruzione di un ponte nel XI secolo che mettesse in collegamento la due sponde del Serchio si deve alla volontà di Matilde di Canossa tra l'XI e il XII secolo, ma le fattezze attuali si devono al rifacimento di Castruccio Castracani, signore di Lucca all'inizio del XIV secolo.Il ponte, pur con vari rimaneggiamenti, rimase intatto almeno fino al 1836 quando una violenta piena del Serchio arrecò gravi danni. All'inizio del 1900 fu invece aperto un nuovo arco nella parte terminante ad ovest per il passaggio della ferrovia Lucca-Aulla modificandone pesantemente la forma originaria. Deve il suo nome ad una cappella o oratorio che si trovava sulla sponda a sinistra del ponte. Il Ponte della Maddalena è comunemente identificato come "Ponte del diavolo". La leggenda popolare ne attribuisce la costruzione al diavolo, il quale vien poi truffato in vari modi. La leggenda narra del capo muratore impegnato nella costruzione del ponte che era molto preoccupato del ritardo accumulato nella stessa opera, date le continue ed impetuose piene del fiume. Una sera preso dalla disperazione cominciò a pronunciare sacrilegi tali da evocare Satana. Allora il diavolo disse al capomastro che avrebbe completato lui stesso l'opera in una sola notte in cambio della prima anima che avesse attraversato il ponte; capo muratore accettò e la costruzione fu ultimata. Il capomastro, disperato per l'imminenza del pesante tributo al diavolo, corse dal parroco del paese, il quale, ascoltata la confessione, escogitò uno stratagemma: fece attraversare il ponte ad un cane. Il diavolo, infuriato per il gesto scaltro, lo prese e si buttò nelle acque del fiume senza mai più farsi rivedere. Si racconta inoltre che il cane, un pastore maremmano del tutto bianco, ogni tanto si veda passeggiare sul ponte nelle ultime sere di ottobre e che rappresenti il diavolo che ancora cerca l'anima del capocantiere. Si dice anche di poter osservare sul fondo del fiume il corpo pietrificato del povero animale. (Dal web) #Ponti #Ponte della Maddalena #Toscana #Architettura #Fiume Serchio (Lucca)



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sent on August 02, 2023 (15:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great representation!
Beautiful and famous!
Happy holidays Elisabetta
FB

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sent on August 02, 2023 (16:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Splendid work well taken and described
Congratulations Elizabeth
Greetings
Mauro

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sent on August 02, 2023 (16:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot, composition and realization! All beautiful, the one with the agave I find it of greater impact and with the reflection as an added value! Congratulations to all Elizabeth! Hello and good evening :-)

avatarsupporter
sent on August 02, 2023 (17:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

You have been able to make the most of this splendid work of man.

avatarsenior
sent on August 02, 2023 (17:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A bridge and a story that I know well: when I can I get there by motorcycle. I like this photo of yours, although for the sake of composition I would have taken two more steps back and I would have slightly enlarged the frame to the right; the image quality is also excellent; Also interesting are the other photos that you have included in the comments, although this in my opinion is the one that best makes the subject. A last thought on a truth in the margin of the legend: "he had a dog cross the bridge" to which the Devil took the soul, that is, "the dog" (in this legend) also has a soul analogous to the human one; for those who deny its existence, reflect on the words of Mark Twain: "The dog is a gentleman. I hope to go to his paradise, not to that of men."

avatarsenior
sent on August 02, 2023 (18:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great job on this great classic, all beautiful images proposed
Greetings

avatarsenior
sent on August 02, 2023 (20:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot of a very suggestive place and very informative caption! Congratulations Elizabeth and greetings, Massimiliano

avatarsupporter
sent on August 02, 2023 (21:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)


Hello Elizabeth-L. Good evening and CIN CIN
Gaz.

avatarsupporter
sent on August 02, 2023 (22:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

All photos really very nice.
Exhaustive caption.
A good evening. -
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Mauro

avatarsupporter
sent on August 03, 2023 (2:07)

Gorgeous landscape..beautiful place and bridge...great shot and nice job...my friend Elizabeth..bye..Jean..

Congratulations at you...super job..:-P:-P

avatarsupporter
sent on August 03, 2023 (5:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Trademark of a centuries-old engineering ;-)
Good day
Vincenzo

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sent on August 03, 2023 (6:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful whole gallery interesting and beautiful story :-) very good as always hello Renata

avatarsupporter
sent on August 03, 2023 (7:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful series of shooting, congratulations Elizabeth :-)

avatarsupporter
sent on August 03, 2023 (7:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Interesting! :-or A nice compo with doubts on the right side! But it is not said that it could have been done otherwise! Excellent details and contrasts!
Ciaooo! :-P

avatarsupporter
sent on August 03, 2023 (7:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful series, congratulations
Hello Mark

avatarsupporter
sent on August 03, 2023 (8:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you all for the nice comments! I'm glad you liked it. As for the right side you could not do more (and I

shot with a 14-24) because the bridge ends just like that, indeed, I cut because in the frame, which was originally wider, you could see the faces of 3 cars parked close to the wall (and I did not like them).
If I wanted, I could clone the machines with bushes, so as to leave more space on the right. I will try, treasuring your suggestion.

Best wishes, good day
Elizabeth :-P

avatarsupporter
sent on August 03, 2023 (8:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Photos all beautiful, especially the one with the maximum reflection of the main arch.
Congratulations Elizabeth, always very good! :-P

avatarsupporter
sent on August 03, 2023 (8:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Image that amazes even the most septic on the static and durability capabilities of these imposing artifacts. Contemporary construction techniques helped by cutting-edge materials and sophisticated design studies, do not stand comparison for solidity and resistance over time of these ancient stone buildings. Great shot and interesting explanatory text attached. Very good Elizabeth.
Bye gios ;-)

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sent on August 03, 2023 (8:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Juliet ... but you don't publish anymore? ;-)
Thanks Gios, you are always very kind!

Have a nice day
Elizabeth :-)

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sent on August 03, 2023 (8:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo and interesting caption
Massimo


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