bridges
Bridge Cicuri
Area: Mediavalle
District/Locality: Bagni di Lucca
Dating: 14th century
Bridge Cicuri spans the stream Coccia, in the town of Bagni di Lucca. It is a round-arched footbridge built in sandstone. It may be reached through a footpath, which goes going downhill through the plant life lying over the valley of the stream Coccia. The remains of an old water-mill, whose upper stories have collapsed, are sited near the bridge. The bridge construction was performed by local masons and dates back to the 14th century. The bridge is in good state of preservation, despite the missing parapet on the north-side.
How to reach
by car:From Lucca take the SS12 road in direction of Abetone. After the village of Giardinetto, take the road to Vico Pancellorum. The here and there paved road leading to the bridge starts on the left, at the first hairpin bend.
Bibliography
- Archivio Soprintendenza B.A.A.A.S. delle province di Pisa, Lucca, Massa Carrara, Livorno (schedatore: Gherardi A., 2001)