Baldwin Bridge, Koblenz

The Baldwin Bridge (German: Balduinbrücke) is a stone arch bridge over the Moselle in Koblenz, Germany. It is the oldest surviving bridge in the city and was built in the 14th century under Archbishop Baldwin of Luxembourg.

Baldwin Bridge, Koblenz

Balduinbrücke
View of the Baldwin Bridge from the west
Coordinates
Carriesroad, footpath and cycleway
CrossesMoselle
LocaleKoblenz
Characteristics
MaterialStone arch bridge / prestressed concrete bridge
Total length475 metres (1,558 ft)
Width12 metres (39 ft)
History
ArchitectBaldwin of Luxembourg
Construction startc. 1344 (um 1342/1343)
Construction end1429
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.