The arches
And reflections.
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Yayabo Bridge is an old brick bridge over the Yayabo River in the city of Sancti Spíritus in central Cuba. Red arches reflect in the still water to form full circles, trees line both banks, and church towers and old houses stand behind it. Work on the bridge began in 1817, and sources give its opening as between 1825 and 1831. It was built of sand, lime and brick, has five arches, and is about 85 m long and 9 m high. It is described as the only bridge in Cuba with vaulted arches of its kind, was declared a National Monument in 1995 and has become the symbol of the city. You walk across the bridge, then go down to the bank to see the arches and their reflection, and carry on into the nearby cobbled streets, one of which runs from the bridge toward the town centre. The bridge is at the southern edge of the historic centre of Sancti Spíritus. The best view is from the bank in the morning or late afternoon, when the water is still. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Cuba because of fuel, power and water shortages, so read the current advice before you plan.
And reflections.
Trees and shade.
By the bridge.
Yayabo River, central Sancti Spíritus
From the bank below, when the water is still.
Half an hour, more with the nearby streets.