Turcin Bridge and Ancient Mill

Site overview

The bridge called Turcin, anciently known also as “Savant bridge”, is built over the Tessuolo torrent. Its dating seems to go back to the mid-1300s, the year in which the precious mule track was being built. This bridge has a single arch and has the peculiarity of being a pointed arch, in Gothic style, typical of the late Middle Ages. There are those who say it dates back to the 1600s, its arching is semi-circular, and over time it became a pointed arch due to a collapse of the right shoulder and for this reason it deceives those who observe it. In 1935 there was a flood and a large boulder (still visible) destroyed part of the shoulder of the bridge, however without serious consequences. In order to reconnect the road, a concrete walkway equipped with iron handrails was devised. The wheel and the supply channels are still visible. The structure currently also includes the “Mulin Turcin” restaurant.