14th Century Bridge Construction - Prague

How Ancient Romans Built Roads

Charles Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. The bridge replaced the old Judith Bridge built 1158–1172 that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. This new bridge was originally called Stone Bridge (Kamenný most) or Prague Bridge (Pražský most), but has been referred to as "Charles Bridge" since 1870.

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In Chongqing, China, there is an entire neighborhood built over a bridge, overlooking the Liziang River: a combination of traditional Chinese and Western-style buildings along a 400-meter-long bridge

Construction of the new bridge, originally called Stone Bridge or Prague Bridge, began in 1357 under the auspices of Charles IV and was finished in 1402. Since 1870 the bridge has been called Charles Bridge.

This is how roads were constructed during the Roman Empire

The Circle Bridge is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge located in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Glencoe bridge | Scotland.

The Pons Fabricius or Ponte dei Quattro Capi is the oldest existing Roman bride in its original state. It was built in 62 BCE and spans half of the Tiber River. Pons Fabricius is 62 m (203 ft) long and 5.5 m (18 ft) in height.

Chenab railway bridge is the tallest in the world. The railway bridge spans the Chenab river at a height of 359m, making it some 35m taller than Eiffel Tower.

Incredible recreation digitally, imagine the man hours and labour without modern tooling 🤯 these people knew how to build things!

Check out this amazing footage of the collapse of the world's third largest suspension bridge (at the time), Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Washington, in 1940. The only casualty was a dog who had been left in a stalled car by its owner.

Golden Gate Bridge under construction in 1935

Alcántara Bridge is another Imperial Roman bridge that still exists today. The stone arch bridge was built over the Tagus River after the Roman Emperor Trajan issued an order in 98 CE. Construction of  Alcántara Bridge began in 104 CE and ended two years later.

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Golden Gate Bridge under construction in 1935.

How Romans built bridges 🌉 over water Romans began bridge construction by establishing sturdy foundations. They often used wooden piles or stone piers anchored in the riverbed to provide stability.

I've always wondered how they made the posts under water.

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The Charles Bridge in Prague is a testament to the durability of Gothic architecture; its resilience over centuries speaks to the ingenuity of medieval engineers and the rich cultural history of the Czech people.

Although there are a few bridges that are much older, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the bridge over the river Meles (commonly called Caravan Bridge) is the oldest datable bride in the world still in use. This ancient arched stone slab bridge was built sometime around 850 BCE in Izmir, Turkey. At one point, the Caravan Bridge served as the checked entry point into the city of Izmir. The river Meles is known for being the birthplace of the legendary Ancient Greek author Homer. The river and the Caravan bridge were prominently featured in Homer’s work.

Roman bridge constructed in 6 BC

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The Arkadiko Bridge, also known as the Kazarma Bridge, is believed to be the oldest existing bridge in the world. It is an arch bridge and one of the oldest of this type still used by the local population. In Mycenaean (last phase of the Greek Bronze Age from 1600 – 1100 BCE) times, the Arkadiko Bridge served as a highway between the cities of Tiryns and Epidauros. The Arkadiko Bridge was built sometime around 1300 – 1190 BCE and was part of a larger highway in the area. There are three other corbel arch bridges near Arkadiko, all similar in design and age.

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The Tarr Steps are an ancient clapper bridge (bridge form mostly found in the moors of Devon, England) located across the River Barle in Exmoor National Park in Somerset, England. No one knows for sure how old the bride is, but the Tarr Steps could date back to at least 1000 BCE. The Tarr Steps consist of 17 giant slabs (total of 180 feet long) and are considered the best example of a clapper bridge. According to local legend, the Tarr Steps were built by the Devil so he could sunbathe on the stones. The bridge has been damaged in recent years by flood waters but has been rebuilt.