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Amur (Old Bridge)

Amur (Old Bridge)

Amur old bridge truly be called the main attraction of Dnepropetrovsk. Bridge, through which the right bank of the Dnieper was connected to the left and the Krivoy Rog ore combined with the Donetsk coal was opened May 18, 1884. At the opening of the bridge was not only the largest in the Russian Empire, but also throughout Europe.

The history of the Old Bridge in Dnepropetrovsk

The bridge was designed leading engineer AN Belelyubsky. The construction was spent about 4 million rubles. Part of the funds donated to the famous scientist, an honorary citizen of Yekaterinoslav Alexander Paul.

Bridge was opened on the same day as the Ekaterinoslavskuyu railway (now the Dnieper). In honor of the opening of the city held celebrations. The first passengers were the politicians and the elite of the city. The emergence of this structure LOTS of provincial town transformed into a major industrial and commercial center. Here opens a lot of factories and plants. The city began to flock to the new workforce from different regions of the Russian Empire, the number of population is growing steadily.

Construction of Amur bridge

Already at the opening of the bridge consists of two tiers, the lower tier is single-track railway on the top - the road for carriages and pedestrians. The size of the structure is impressive tourists and nowadays its length of about 1395 meters, if we consider the approaches, the 2397 m, width - 15.5 m. It is noteworthy that it was built without a single weld. Old Bridge, for many years after its opening was the main attraction merchant Ekaterinoslav.

Amur bridge in the 20th century and its reconstruction

After nearly 50 years of operation, the first bridge needed reconstruction, it happened in 1920, after the Civil War. In 1935, the bridge across the Amur allowed the first tram that works here and in our days.

During World War II the construction of the Old Bridge was severely damaged. He had to rebuild from scratch. As a result of such changes from the old bridge remained only support and external design similarities. New mot was also upgraded, he had a draw span. Second birthday of the bridge is considered to be 1955. In 1956, the bridge allowed the first trolley.

However, this did not stop transformation of Amur bridge. In the mid-70s of the 20th century the railway traffic from Dnepropetrovsk growing steadily, so decide on the extension of the bridge. The bridge-double, single storey and similar in structure was built next to the Old Bridge in 1977.

How to get to the Amur bridge in Dnepropetrovsk

To reach the Amur bridge can be by public transport, which moves from the Central Station and the European area in the direction of housing estate "Sail". Also, tourists can ride on to the bridge and tram ride from the Ostrovsky Square. Near the bridge are some interesting sights of Dnepropetrovsk as hotel "Sail" and the river port of Dnepropetrovsk.

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