Most unusual road in Spain - on rooftop
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In Calle Mesa del Mar there is a building In the Canary Islands that looks like an optical illusion or something out of a video game, where the road doesn’t follow the expected path. Instead, it runs across the rooftops of buildings, creating one of the most curious urban features in all of Spain. Built in the 1960s, the building houses 60 apartments, but what truly sets it apart is the road that runs over its rooftop at a height of more than 20 metres. The building was originally designed to meet the growing demand for housing in the area while also supporting the road leading down to the coastline. Residents have pointed out that this mix of infrastructure and housing has been essential for maintaining access to the community without sacrificing residential space.
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