Rio-Andirrion Bridge, Patras - Greece
Posted by: 
thebigchip
N 38° 19.274 E 021° 46.364
34S E 567547 N 4241739
Quick Description: Officially called "Charilaos Trikoupis" bridge after the statesman who first envisioned it, is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese to Antirio on mainland Greece.
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 1/13/2008 2:51:55 PM
Waymark Code: WM2Z29
Views: 155
Long Description:
This wonder of the modern world is 2880 metres long, stretching
from Rio to Andirio near Patras, Greece. Originally thought of in
the 19th century it was eventually started in the 1990's and
finished in time for the 2004 Olympics. It is remarkable because of
its construction allowing for the fact it is situated on a major
earthquake fault line. In fact there was an quake measuring over 6
on the richter scale during the build.
Date Completed: 08/07/2004
Usage: Automobile
Length: 2880 metres
WWW: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with the picture of the bridge that you like. No gpsr
required in the photo...different seasons and lighting for the
pictures is what will be the goal.
