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Adolphe Bridge Adolphe Bridge is a stone arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The bridge takes road traffic across the Petrusse River, connecting Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberte, in Gare.
Adolphe Bridge Official name Pont Adolphe Carries Road traffic and pedestrians Locale Luxembourg, Luxembourg Crosses Petrusse River Design Arch bridge Designer Paul Sejourne Total length 153 metres Width 17.20 metres Longest span 84.65 metres Clearance below 42 metres Beginning date of construction 14 July 1900 Opened 24 July 1903
Also called New Bridge, it was erected between 1900 and 1903 during the rule of Grand Duke Adolphe. The Adolphe Bridge was designed by Paul Sejourne. This event was followed with great interest from abroad, because the bridge had the biggest stone arch in the world up to then. The big double arch spans more than 85 metres across the Petrusse valley at a height of 42 metres, and a total length of 153 metres. Adolphe Bridge has become a national symbol of sorts, representing Luxembourg's independence, and has become one of Luxembourg City's main tourist attractions. Comments: 0 |
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