Ponts Couverts, Strasbourg, France

The Ponts Couverts are a set of three bridges and four towers that make up a defensive work erected in the 13th century on the River Ill in the city of Strasbourg in France. The three bridges cross the four river channels of the River Ill that flow through Strasbourg's historic Petite France quarter. The Ponts Couverts have been classified as a Monument historique since 1928.

Construction of the Ponts Couverts commenced in 1230, and they were opened in 1250. As a defensive mechanism, they were superseded by the Barrage Vauban, just upstream, in 1690, but remained in use as bridges. As built, each of the bridges was covered by a wooden roof that served to protect the defenders who would have been stationed on them in time of war. These roofs were removed in 1784, but name Ponts Couverts (covered bridges) has remained in common use ever since.

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Dominick M (7 months ago)
To be totally honest, I’m not really sure why is it part of areas to be visited. It’s small and a bit boring, I would not really recommend going there but seems like during the night it would be better.

Joyce Lotie (9 months ago)
It's a nice place to visit at the center of Strasbourg!

Peter Kam Fai Cheung (10 months ago)
On 18 July, 2024, my wife and I took photos from here. We captured images of Petite France as well as well as the dam or Barrage Vauban. We didn’t take photos of us as our images would block the nice views.

Animesh Kumar (12 months ago)
One of the historical landmarks in Strasbourg showcasing the stone bridges from medieval era beautifully paved with the pebble stones and accompanied by four towers. The house right next to the bridge is a treat to the camera lens. A good place with lots of good photo opportunities which includes; Barrage Varunan in the backdrop with the river silently flowing from beneath. This is definitely a magnificent piece of gem in Strasbourg’s rich architectural heritage.

Jessie Ong (14 months ago)
A historical monument constructed in 12th century. Beautifully landscaped and you can walk along the pebble streets to Petitie France. Many people sitting by the riverside and the park nearby during the weekend. The scenery is Simply breathtaking

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