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The Adolphe Bridge (Luxembourgish: Adolphe-Bréck, French: Pont Adolphe, German: Adolphe-Brücke) is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The bridge provides a one-way route for road traffic across the Pétrusse, from Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, on the Bourbon Plateau in Gare ...
- 84.65 metres (277.7 ft)
- 153 metres (502 ft)
- 24 July 1903
- Pétrusse river
Where? L-1116 Luxembourg. Adolphe Bridge. Also called New Bridge, it was erected between 1900 and 1903 during the rule of Grand Duke Adolphe. This event was followed with great interest from abroad, because the bridge had the biggest stone arch in the world up to then.
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- It is Located in Luxembourg City. It is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, southern Luxembourg. The bridge provides a one-way route for road traffic across the Pétrusse, from Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, in Gare.
- Named After The Grand Duke Adolphe. The bridge was named after Grand Duke Adolphe, who was head of state from 1890 and 1905. Adolphe was the great-great-grandfather of Grand Duke Henri, and the first Luxembourg monarch of the House of Nassau-Weilburg.
- Construction Commenced Three Years After Laying the Foundation Stone. The foundation stone of the bridge was laid on the 14th July 1900, however it was not inaugurated until three years later on 24 July 1903 when construction works started.
- The Bridge has been Continuously Refurbished Over the Years. Over 100 years of its operation, the bridge has faced four periods of renovation. Minor changes were made in 1961 and 1976, including the removal of rail lines following the end of the first generation of trams in Luxembourg.
May 8, 2021 · The Adolphe Bridge spans the valley of the Pétrusse over a depth of 50 m. © Carlo Hommel. The cycle bridge under the Adolphe Bridge is the first bridge in the world to be suspended in this way under a bridge. It is 154 metres long and allows cyclists to connect the station with the upper town. © Carlo Hommel. Pont Rouge (Red bridge)
Feb 10, 2023 · Pont Adolphe is the perfect place for a romantic evening stroll and to enjoy the beautiful view of the city. Named after Grand Duke Adolphe, the bridge was erected between 1900-1903 and used to be the longest arch bridge in the world. You can walk, drive, or cycle across or take the tram.
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The Adolphe Bridge (Luxembourgish: Adolphe-Bréck, French: Pont Adolphe, German: Adolphe-Brücke) is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The bridge provides a one-way route for road traffic across the Pétrusse, from Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, in Gare.
1) … the Adolphe bridge once held a world record? After three years of construction, Pont Adolphe officially opened for traffic on July 24, 1903. It's parallel arches with a span of 84.65 metres earned the 153 metre long bridge the title of biggest stone arch bridge in the world!
