Bridge of Sighs, University of Cambridge.
N 52° 12.505 E 000° 06.947
31U E 302938 N 5788140
This is one of the most famous river crossings on the Cam and links the two sides of St. John’s College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. The bridge is named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice,
Waymark Code: WMDDN8
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/30/2011
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"The Bridge of Sighs came into being because the building of New Court made necessary a second crossing of the river between it and Third Court, and New Court's architect seized the oportunity for some more charming and allusive romanticism. It must be noted, however, that the only real similarity between the Bridge of Sighs and its Venetian namesake is that both of them are covered bridges. Today it is part of the main thoroughfare through the College and used daily by those who live and work here".
Source, St. John’s College Cambridge :- (
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What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrian.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Cam.
Date constructed: 1827
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: between colleges
Location:
Cambridge
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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