Grunwald Bridge
Bridge in Stare Miasto, Wrocław
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Grunwald Bridge (Polish: Most Grunwaldzki) is a suspension bridge over the river Oder in Wrocław, Poland, built between 1908 and 1910.[1] Initially the bridge was called the Imperial Bridge (Kaiserbrücke), then the Bridge of Freedom (Freiheitsbrücke). The architectural design of the bridge was by a city councilor, Richard Plüddemann.[2] The bridge opened on 10 October 1910 in the presence of Emperor Wilhelm II.[3]
Grunwald Bridge Most Grunwaldzki | |
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The bridge seen from the Oder River | |
| Coordinates | 51°06′34″N 17°03′10″E |
| Crosses | Oder |
| Locale | Śródmieście, Wrocław, Stare Miasto, Wrocław |
| Preceded by | Zwierzyniecka Bridge |
| Followed by | Peace Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Total length | 112.5 m (369.1 ft) |
| Width | 18 m (59.1 ft) |
| Design life | Reconstructed in 1945–1947, 2005 |
| History | |
| Opened | 10 October 1910 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Grunwald Bridge | |
It is one of the longest bridges of its kind[clarification needed] in Poland, being 112.5 meters long, 18 meters wide, and weighing 2.3 thousand tons.[4] It was constructed of Silesian granite.
The bridge was repaired and reopened in September 1947 after being damaged during World War II.[4] Currently, a streetcar line runs across the bridge.
