The bridge Routhkia, located 3 km from the Turkish Cypriot village Vretsia, in a altitude of 300m.
Built on the River Dry emanating from the mountains of Tripilos, in a lush desert area of trees, and pine sklidrous.
About the name of the bridge there are several versions. Prevailing version is from the Greek word Rouda which is the name of the plant Rouda (the Rous Vyrsodepsikos) that abounded there.
It is known soumatzii”.”During the Middle Ages was one of the main income of the island. From mythology was the”Jupiter”Rous.
According to earlier reports, the bridge had large pointed arch. Since the earthquake of 1953 almost destroyed the bridge.
To repair the needed amount of 280 pounds, which was considered excessive. In 1957, the widening of the street was thinking demolition. Fortunately rejected and in 1977 began the restoration of a total cost of 2,500 pounds. The arch has an opening height of 9,5 m and 5,6 m.
Source: Harry Kogkorozis
