Alexanderbrücke - Riga, Latvia
N 56° 57.058 E 024° 06.754
35V E 324394 N 6315638
This lovely arch bridge crosses over the Pilsetas Kanals (English: City Canal) and is located in Bastejkalns Parks (English: Bastion Hill Park) in Riga, Latvia.
Waymark Code: WMPKGN
Location: Latvia
Date Posted: 09/13/2015
Views: 10
"This bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Riga. It crosses Riga Canal. Actually this bridge has no name. But some century ago its name was Alexanderbrücke (Alexander Bridge). Name was delivered from Alexander Street running over the bridge."
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Although it may have once been used for vehicles, it is now strictly a footbridge.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Pilsētas Kanāls (English: City Canal)
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No, it was once used by both vehicles and pedestrians
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Former Alexander Street (now it's a footpath with no name)
Location:
Riga, Latvia
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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