Video: Hamburg - a city with 2,500 bridges
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Hamburg - the second (after Berlin) heart of Germany. Tourists visit it with pleasure, because here you can not only look at the numerous sights, but also simply walk along the picturesque streets with pleasure. It gives a special flavor to the city a huge number of bridges across the Elbe River, of which, according to various estimates, there are from 2300 to 2500 … In all of Europe you will not find another city where so many bridges have been built: Hamburg "surpassed" Venice, Amsterdam and London combined in this indicator.
One of the most famous bridges in Hamburg is the Kölbrandbrücke. It was opened in 1974 and until 1991 remained the largest in the world, because its span is 325 m and its length is 3940 m.
Among the oldest bridges in Hamburg, Elbrücke should be noted. In 1899 it was built for road traffic, but over time, other bridges appeared across the Elbe. After reconstruction, which took place from 1980 to 1985, Elbrücke is used as a pedestrian, in addition, it is allowed to move cyclists and motorcyclists.
The Cattwick Bridge is famous for being the world's largest rail and road bridge with a vertical lift, with a height of 46 m. Car traffic is suspended for 8-10 minutes while the train passes. In addition, the lift allows ships to cross the bridge; on weekdays, traffic also stops every two hours in order to allow ships to pass.
Lombard and Kennedy bridges deserve special attention. As you might guess, the Lombard railway bridge got its name after the corresponding institution was opened here in 1651. By the way, until 1865 the bridge was made of wood. Another bridge was built near the Lombard Bridge in 1953. It was necessary because it was necessary to "unload" the traffic flow that was crossing the Alster Lake. It was named after the American president later, in 1963, after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The historic Trostbrücke bridge, built in 1881, originally served as the border between Hamburg's old and new cities. On the bridge, there are stone statues of Count Adolf III, as well as Bishop Ansger, who is the founder of the city cathedral.
Ellerntorsbrücke is considered the oldest stone bridge in Hamburg. This arched bridge was built in 1668 and served as a direct route for travelers who followed from Hamburg to Alton.
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