Jurkovič Bridge
Bridge in the Czech Republic
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Jurkovič Bridge (Czech: Jurkovičův most) is a wooden bridge in Nové Město nad Metují, Czech Republic. It was designed by Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič as part of the reconstruction and renovation of the castle and castle gardens.[1]
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Jurkovič Bridge Jurkovičův most | |
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View from the castle side | |
| Coordinates | 50°20′41″N 16°8′57″E |
| Locale | Nové Město nad Metují, Czech Republic |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Wood |
| Total length | 38 m |
| Height | 4–8 m |
| History | |
| Designer | Dušan Jurkovič |
| Construction start | 1911 |
The bridge does not span any river. It connects the terrace with the castle garden.[2][3]
History
Reconstruction work on the castle grounds took place between 1910 and 1913, with the bridge itself being built in 1911 at the request of the castle's owner, textile tycoon Josef Bartoň-Dobenín. The bridge is a typical example of the style of Dušan Jurkovič, who incorporated numerous motifs and details from the folk architecture of various regions, especially Moravian Wallachia.[4][5][6]
