Vizla Arch Bridge
The Vizla arched bridge is located in Vireši Parish, near the village of Vidaga.
- It is considered the oldest dolomite arch bridge in Latvia, built around 1860 (though some sources date its construction to 1834).
- The bridge’s arch is constructed of dolomite, while fieldstones were used in the rest of the structure. It stands as a significant example of historic bridge construction in Latvia.
- The bridge remained in use for traffic until 2001, when the Velēna–Vireši road was reconstructed; the road was straightened, and a new bridge was built alongside the old one. Subsequently, the old Vizla bridge ceased to serve as a transport crossing and became primarily a site of cultural-historical and tourism interest.
The Vizla Nature Trail begins at the bridge, offering a chance to explore the Vizla River along its course to the confluence with the Gauja River within the “Ziemeļgauja” specially protected nature area.
Address
Vizlas arkveida tilts, Virešu pagasts, Smiltenes novads


