Leeuwenbrug - Brugge - Belgium
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lopac44
N 51° 12.560 E 003° 13.152
31U E 515311 N 5673126
Old arched Bridge in Bruges
Waymark Code: WMBPB1
Location: West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Date Posted: 06/09/2011
Views: 23
The Leeuwenbrug (lion) in the Leeuwstraat in Bruges, dates from 1627. The bridge was built to plans by Jan de Wachtere. On the bridge railing are two lions with a coat of arms from 1729. A lion was later replaced by a copy.
Length of bridge: 30 m
Height of bridge: old arch is 6 meter high
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians, cars, bikes
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Canal
Date constructed: 1730
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Leeuwenstraat
Location:
Bruges
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