The Mánes Bridge in Prague / Mánesuv most v Praze
N 50° 05.370 E 014° 24.755
33U E 457979 N 5548747
The Mánes Bridge (In Czech: Mánesuv most), connecting Palach Square in Old Town and Klárov in Lesser Town, provides a stunning low-angle view of the Prague Castle especially at night...
Waymark Code: WM68MJ
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 04/24/2009
Views: 263
Construction of the bridge started in 1914 and finished in 1916. Its length is 186 meters and width is 16 meters. Construction materials are concrete and reinforced concrete (arches). The originally paved roadway was changed to asphalt one after 1960.
It is probably only Cubistic style bridge in the world). It is used by tramways, cars and pedestrians.
Length of bridge: 186
Height of bridge: 12
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: tramways, motor vehicles and pedestrians.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
river Vltava (Moldau)
Date constructed: 1914-1916
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Na Klárově
Location:
Prague, Czech Republic
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