Ayusan–Paoa Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 17°34′1.94″N 120°22′41.55″E / 17.5672056°N 120.3782083°E |
Official name | Ayusan–Paoa Spanish-Era Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Material | Mudbrick, Lime and egg mixture |
History | |
Opened | 1842 |
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The Ayusan–Paoa Bridge is a Spanish colonial era arch bridge in Vigan, Philippines, estimated to be constructed around 1842. [1] [2] It is made of mud bricks, and a mixture of lime and eggs as mortar. [2] The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proposed the demolition of the bridge in 2015 and the construction of a new bridge in lieu of it. Such plan was opposed by various local groups and the proposed bridge was built beside the old bridge instead. [1] It is recognized as a National Cultural Treasure in 2016. [3] [4]
Ayusan–Paoa Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 17°34′1.94″N 120°22′41.55″E / 17.5672056°N 120.3782083°E |
Official name | Ayusan–Paoa Spanish-Era Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Material | Mudbrick, Lime and egg mixture |
History | |
Opened | 1842 |
Location | |
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The Ayusan–Paoa Bridge is a Spanish colonial era arch bridge in Vigan, Philippines, estimated to be constructed around 1842. [1] [2] It is made of mud bricks, and a mixture of lime and eggs as mortar. [2] The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) proposed the demolition of the bridge in 2015 and the construction of a new bridge in lieu of it. Such plan was opposed by various local groups and the proposed bridge was built beside the old bridge instead. [1] It is recognized as a National Cultural Treasure in 2016. [3] [4]