Nine Arches

By Nine arches - February 16, 2021




The Nine arches bridge also called the bridge in the sky. It is a viaduct  bridge in Sri Lanka. It is  a one of best example of colonial – era railway construction in the country. The construction the of the bridge generally attributed to a local Ceylonese. P.K Appuhami in consultation with British engineers. Total length of the bridge is 91m. Total high of the bridge is 24m. Width with this bridge is 7.62.  Number of spans are nine. Brick and cement were used to construct . The nine arches from a viaduct between the Demodara and railway station. Built  entirely out of brick, rock, and cement without a single piece of steel. The bridge and the surrounding are has seen an increase in tourists due to the architecture of the bridge and the lush greenery in the hills nearby.  A large number of foreign and local tourist are see enjoying at nine arches bridge of Demodara. The bridge is one of the most iconic bridge in Sri Lanka and considered as one of the best examples of British railway construction.

Structure of nine arches bridge
The nine arches bridge stands at a length of 300 ft and height of 80 ft. The bridge has 9 spans to it and is made of stone , brick and cement as opposed to steel. It is a popular place for capturing photographs , among  both local and foreigners.

Getting to nine arches bridge 
From Ella travels along  the Welawaya – Ella – Kumbalwela highway and Ella – Passara Road to reach the nine arches bridge situated along the nine arches bridge road in Demodara.

Accommodate in nine arches
After visiting nine arches , travelers are accommodated many hotels and villas . Those are Lucky star Ella , Ella hides view , Romance I Ella ,Selenite Ella , Ella heritage and Box on clouds those are




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