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The bridge over the Sava in Granada is a 14th century historical monument, located in the commune of Granada in Upper Garonne (Occitanie). This brick bridge, slightly in the back of a donkey, is distinguished by its three arches in third-point warhead: a larger central arch framed by two smaller lateral arches. The pile between the central arch and the west arch has triangular beaks chaperoned in bricks, while a protruding cornice, supported by modillons, overcomes the whole.

According to the sources, the bridge was originally built of wood on brick piles in the 14th century, before being completely rebuilt into bricks from 1590. The cornice, added to expand the bridge, dates back to the 19th century. These transformations reflect the evolving needs of traffic and construction techniques of each era.

The bridge has been listed as a Historic Monument since December 23, 1926. It is characterized by its mixture of materials (bricks and stones) and defensive elements, such as the brick and stone spur on the central pile. Today, there remains an architectural testimony of the successive adaptations of a medieval work to modern uses.

The location of the bridge, at the approximate address of 3 Rue de la République in Granada, is considered satisfactory (precision 7/10). Owned by the municipality, it constitutes a major heritage element of the Occitanie region, illustrating the engineering and aesthetics of the medieval bridges and their subsequent evolution.

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