Kamenný hřbitovní most Bridge
Bridge in Aši is a walking arch bridge from the Baroque, created in 1724 as a practical solution to Urban connecting problem. It was built to bridge the trench that divided the old and new evangelical cemetery. A simple purpose had a long life - the bridge served for more than 250 years, until the 1970s when the cemetery was abolished and replaced by tennis courts.
The construction of his creators dominated the care that lasted centuries. These are dimensions that remain memorable: the bridge measures 9.5 meters in length, it spreads 4.6 metres, and the bridge itself is only 3.5 metres wider. The rounded arch reaches a height of 6.5 metres to the upper edge of the rail. The construction is based on local material - quarry slate - which gives the construction a built character and connects it to the landscape. The simplicity of its shape - a single arch based on two massive pillars - is a classic baroque approach: without unnecessary ornaments, but with emphasis on strength and proportionality. The edges of the bridge protect the stone railing corresponding to his age.
The memory of the bridge tradition was carefully protected. In 1987 the bridge was declared a monument protected object, and when it began to retreat from age, the city decided to act.
Today you will find the bridge near the streets of the Town Hall and Na Dvýkopy, near the garden settlement. It is not a monumental building, but that is what its charm is all about - it is a silent testimony about the daily life of the previous ages, when people, following this simple path, walked from one place of the room to another.
Then and now
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Historical milestones
- 1724
- The position of the stone bridge to bridge the ditch between the cemeteries.
- 1987
- Declaration of the bridge for the monument protected.
- 2021
- The bridge reconstruction in progress.
Architectural development
The bridge was built in a Baroque style of quarry slate with one arch based on two massive pillars. The bridge length is 9.5 metres and the width of the bridge itself is 3.5 metres. The construction applied a traditional stonework without further documented major building reconstruction until modern reconstruction.
Historical events
In 1724, the bridge was built. In the 1970s, the cemetery was abolished and replaced by tennis courts. In 1987, he was declared a monument protected. The bridge was renovated in 2021.
Owners
City of Aš
Points of interest
- The bridge was created in 1724 as a practical solution for bridging the ditch, which divided the old and new evangelical cemetery. - He performed his duties for more than 250 years until the 1970s when the cemetery was abolished and replaced by tennis courts. - The construction is made of local material, which is quarry slate. - In 1987, the bridge was declared a protected monument. - In 2021 planned work was carried out on the reconstruction of the bridge and adjacent park.
Guide
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In Aš stands a modest pedestrian bridge from the Baroque era. It was built in seventeen twenty-four and its purpose was to span a ditch between the old and new Protestant cemetery. This is also where it got its name, the Stone Cemetery Bridge.
It served this purpose for over two hundred years, until the seventies of the twentieth century. At that time, the cemetery was closed and tennis courts were built in its place. The bridge remained standing. In nineteen eighty-seven it was declared a cultural monument.
The builders used quarried slate. The bridge has a single arch, which rests on two massive pillars, and beneath it runs a pedestrian path. It measures nine and a half meters in length and reaches a height of six and a half meters to the top edge of the railing. It is four meters and sixty centimeters wide, and the bridge deck itself is three and a half meters wide. Stone railings line both edges of the deck.
In twenty seventeen, the municipal office announced that it was planning repairs to the bridge and the adjacent park. The reconstruction of the bridge then took place in twenty twenty-one.
You can find the bridge near U Radnice and Na Příkopech streets, near the allotment garden settlement.
Tips for visitors
For visiting the Stone Cemetery Bridge in Aši it is best to choose the morning clock or late afternoon when the sun best highlights the historical baroque architecture and structure of the stone. The surrounding area of the bridge near the streets of the Town Hall and Na Dvkopy offers a quiet atmosphere for a peaceful walk without crowds of tourists.
Traffic availability to the location is smooth, located in Aši and is available by car and public transport; Check the current connection in the search engine. Due to the location in the wider centre near the park and garden settlement, the surrounding streets can be used to park the vehicle.
Take your comfortable shoes with you for walking on historical monuments and surrounding areas. If you are planning a longer stay in nature or in the park, do not forget the bottle with drinks and snacks, as there are no commercial stands on the bridge.
For photography lovers, the Baroque Arc Bridge offers great shots especially from the ceiling from the former trench, where its arch structure from 1724 excels. The best lighting conditions to capture the details of the old masonry are under side lighting during the morning.
In the immediate vicinity of the bridge you can visit the adjacent park, the U Town Hall street and the Dvkopy street or the following garden settlement, which forms a pleasant environment for the rest of the family with children.
Frequently asked questions
Can the monument be visited?
This is a structure in a public space that can usually be seen from outside free of charge. We have not verified that this particular one is freely accessible.
Where is the monument?
Location: Aš, Karlovarský kraj. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Why is the monument protected?
It is listed in the Central List of Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic as a cultural monument (register no. 46559/4-4280).
For kids
Imagine going back 302 years until there was a beautiful castle and a vast field around it. Where today you can see lots of trees and flowering roses, once it was a place full of life, work and happiness.
Who lived here then? They were people who worked in the fields, in the woods and in the city. Those who were rich lived in the castle and surrounded by wooden houses. Everyone was doing business, helping each other and loving their surroundings.
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Nearby
The bridge is located in Aši near the streets of the Town Hall and Na Dvýkopy near the garden settlement and adjacent park.
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Themed route
Designed cruise route in Aši:
1.Park Type: Public park Why is it worth a visit: This green area follows the surrounding bridge and offers a pleasant environment for a peaceful walk in nature directly in Aši.
Kamenný hřbitovní most Type: Historical monument Why is it worth a visit: The main destination of the route is located near the streets of the Town Hall and Na Dvkopy and represents an important building monument of the region.
3. ZGarden settlement Type: Garden area Why is worth a visit: Odada is located in the immediate vicinity of the bridge and complements the character of this quiet part of the city.
Seasonal recommendations
Spring in Aši brings the awakening nature around the Stone Cemetery Bridge, when the surrounding trees slowly green and the snow alternates with fresh spring rain. Sun rays penetrate early in the day through the still incomplete crown of trees and create a fine shadow game on old stone blocks. During this period you will not meet large crowds of visitors, which guarantees peaceful contemplation. Solid waterproof shoes are suitable for spring mud and layered clothing to protect you from the cold wind. The best time to visit is in the morning, when the morning herpes gives the place a unique atmosphere.
Summer in this monument offers lush surrounding green vegetation, which surrounds the bridge from all sides and creates a pleasant shadow during hot days. The lighting is the most intense in the late afternoon, when the low sun beautifully models the structure of historical masonry for photography lovers. In the main summer season there are a little more tourists coming, which is why it is reasonable to get up early and arrive right after daylight to enjoy silence. Wear breathtaking clothes and don't forget the headgear and insect repellent that occurs more frequently in the warm months of water and green.
Autumn turns the surrounding bridge into a colorful palette of shades of yellow, orange and red, which make an unforgettable contrast to the grey stone. Common fog and low cloud cover give the whole Aš melancholy and mysterious feel, especially in the morning. The tourist frequency decreases significantly after the holidays, so you can enjoy the memory almost by yourself. The base of the kit is a warm coat, waterproof shoes and scarf, because autumn winds here can be very sharp. The best time to visit is noon, when the fog usually dissolves for a while and provides the best views.
Winter covers Kamenný hřbitovní most into a snow blanket, under which old stones and sculptures look fabulous and noble. The atmosphere is illustrated by early dimming and dim light, which in December and January creates a quiet and piety environment. You won't find crowds here at all during this period, it's the most peaceful part of the year. For safe walking on the icy surface of the bridge are absolutely necessary quality winter shoes with anti-slip soles, warm gloves and hats. Due to the short day, plan a tour for the early afternoon before it becomes completely dark.
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