Baldwin Bridge, Koblenz

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Baldwin Bridge, Koblenz

Balduinbrücke
Koblenz im Buga-Jahr 2011 - Balduinbrücke 01.jpg
View of the Baldwin Bridge from the west
CoordinatesCoordinates: 50°21′50″N 7°35′35″E / 50.3639°N 7.5931°E / 50.3639; 7.5931
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
Location

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.

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