Anghel Saligny Bridge - King Carol I Bridge inauguration


Anghel Saligny Bridge - King Carol I Bridge inauguration Anghel Saligny Bridge - King Carol I Bridge inauguration
Added by Raisenauer Ovidiu
General Description : The Anghel Saligny Bridge (formerly King Carol I Bridge) was built between 1890 and 1895 in Romania over the Danube and Borcea branch of the Danube, and when it was completed it then became the longest bridge in Europe and the third longest in the world. The two cities on the banks of the river which was built were Feteşti on the left side and Cernavodă on the right side.
The bridge has a length of 4,087.95 m (13,411.9 ft) of which 1,662 m (5,453 ft) over the Danube and 970 m (3,180 ft) over Borcea and was designed by Romanian engineer Anghel Saligny. It is 30 m (98 ft) above the water, allowing tall ships to pass under it.
Front Description : Carol I facing left
Back Description : Danubius sitting away admiring the newly built bridge. Two mermaids floating on top, holding a banner tsaying "King Carol I Bridge".
October 1890 - September 1995
Diameter 70.00 mm
Material Brass
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