Puente de la MUJER - Buenos Aires, Argentina
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S 34° 36.477 W 058° 21.853
21H E 374917 N 6169586
Work of the Architect and Spanish Engineer Santiago Calatrava, and donated by Businessman Alberto Gonzales, the bridge measures 170 metres long and 6.2 metres wide.
Waymark Code: WM9PAF
Location: Argentina
Date Posted: 09/13/2010
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It is divided into 2 fixed sections at each end, and the center span swivels on the white concrete pylon to allow the passage of boats on the canal. The third pylon in the middle of the canal, visible on the far side of the bridge, acts as a mooring post for the bridge.
The shape of the bridge is said to synthesize the figure of a couple dancing the Tango.
Bridge Type: Swing Bridge
Built: 12/20/2001
Span: 170m
Pedestrian Traffic: yes
Bicycle Traffic: yes
Vehicular Traffic: no
Railway Traffic: no
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Visit Instructions:
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