A drawbridge is a special type of bridge that has dynamic moving parts used to change its shape, typically to allow ships to pass under it. There are many types of drawbridges, and they all differ in the way they are converted. Below is a list with videos of the ten most amazing drawbridges in the world.

10 Palace Bridge

Opens the ranking of the most amazing drawbridges in the world "Palace Bridge". This is one of 22 drawbridges across the Neva River in St. Petersburg. It connects the central part of the city (Admiralteysky Island) and Vasilyevsky Island. Its length is 250 meters, width is 27.7 m. It is considered one of the symbols of the city.

9 Horn Bridge

Hörn Bridge is a drawbridge located in the city of Kiel, the capital of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Was built in 1997. It consists of three spans, the main of which is 25.5 meters long, capable of folding into the shape of the letter "N". The bridge belongs to the architectural and technical landmarks of the city, and is also an important route for pedestrians and cyclists. It offers one of the best panoramic views of the city of Kiel. Normally the Hörn Bridge is folded once per hour.

8 Scale Lane footbridge

Eighth place in the list of ten amazing drawbridges in the world is Scale Lane footbridge - a pedestrian drawbridge located on the River Hull in the center of Kingston upon Hull, UK. The total length of the bridge is 57 meters, the weight is 1000 tons.

7 The Dragon Bridge

In seventh place in the list of the most amazing drawbridges in the world is The Dragon Bridge - a footbridge located in the resort town of Rhyl on the northeast coast of Wales. Was opened in 2013.

6 Biscay Bridge

The Biscay Bridge is a flying ferry across the Nervión River connecting the cities of Portugalete and Las Arenas in Spain. It was built in 1893 by the famous Basque architect Alberto Palacio, a student of Gustave Eiffel. The bridge, 164 meters long, has a gondola that every 8 minutes transports 6 cars and several dozen passengers from one side to the other in a minute and a half. Considered the perfect combination of beauty and function, and one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 19th century.

5 Bridge Women

The Bridge of the Woman is a beautiful pedestrian revolving bridge in the new Puerto Madero, a commercial area of ​​Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava in December 2001. About $ 6 million was spent on its construction. The Woman's Bridge with a total length of 170 meters, a width of 6.2 meters weighs 800 tons and is considered one of the main attractions of the city.

4 Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas

Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas is a vertical drawbridge over the Garon River in Bordeaux, France. It is located about 3 km from the city center and connects the Bacalan and Bastide areas. It was named after Jacques Chaban-Delmas, former French prime minister and former mayor of Bordeaux. The bridge with a total length of 433 meters and a width of 45 meters was opened in 2013. It is the longest vertical drawbridge in Europe. Its main (movable) span weighs 2,600 tons and is 110 meters long.

3 Millennium Bridge

The Millennium Bridge is the world's first tilting footbridge over the River Tyne in Northern England. Connects the cities of Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. It is also sometimes referred to as "The Winking Eye". It was put into operation in September 2001. $40 million was spent on its construction. The Millennium Bridge with a total length of 126 meters and a weight of 850 tons "turns" about 200 times a year, each time gathering a huge crowd of spectators. The turn lasts about 4.5 minutes.

2 Slauerhoffbrug

Slauerhoffbrug is a fully automatic drawbridge located in Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands. It was named after the writer and poet Jan Jakob Slauerhof. A feature of this bridge is a movable platform measuring 15x15 meters, which rotates 45° when opened.

1 Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is the most amazing suspension bridge on the River Thames, located in the center of London, not far from the Tower of London. The bridge is 244 meters long and 65 meters high and consists of two towers, which are connected by two horizontal passages. Its construction began on June 21, 1886 and lasted eight years. Tower Bridge involved 432 workers and spent £1,184,000. On June 30, 1894, the bridge was inaugurated by Prince Edward of Wales. Today, this one of the most beautiful bridges in the world is raised on average 4-5 times a week.

Many will think that this is, of course, Venice and will be wrong. Someone will say that in Amsterdam - and again by. London? Not! There are more bridges in this city than in all these listed cities combined. Two and a half thousand large and small bridges across two rivers, on the banks of which this city is located.

The city where "The Beatles" began their career, the city after which the most popular dish in the world is named. I think you have already guessed that this is Hamburg - the second largest city in Germany.

CITY OF OTHER CITIES

In Hamburg there is something from Venice ...

And from London...

And from Peter. Although, most likely, in St. Petersburg there is something from Hamburg. By the way, this boat on the column near the Town Hall is often confused with the boat on the Admiralty spire. Yes, what really - Hamburg and St. Petersburg are generally sister cities.

Residential areas in the city center:

The Hamburg subway is different in that most of the sections run on the surface and on overpasses, covering mainly the northern part of the city.

The main square of the city, where the Town Hall is located

Hamburg is a city of symmetry and strict lines,...

Homeless..

And water.

WE CAME TO THE PORT TODAY

Hamburg is a major transport hub (railways and highways), as well as a sea and river (Elbe River) port. The seaport is the largest port in Germany, being the second largest in Europe after Rotterdam.

The port of Hamburg occupies a tenth of the city's territory - 75 square kilometers. The total length of the quay wall is 46 kilometers - this is about 300 berths for sea and ocean vessels.

The port is a sea port, although it is located on the banks of the Elbe River, not far from its confluence with the North Sea.

The port of Hamburg is perhaps the most important sight of the city, which you can devote the whole day to. What kind of ships you will not see here!

Cap San Diego- German bulk carrier built in 1962. Currently a museum ship. The dry cargo ship was nicknamed "the white swan of the Atlantic".
"San Diego" went to those "distant shores" about which the song about Brazil is sung.

The main attraction of the port of Hamburg is the museum sailboat "Rickmer Rickmers"(Rickmer Rickmers). She is one of the last large commercial shipping sailboats.

The sailboat was used to carry loads of rice and bamboo from the Far East, with coal from Wales to Chile, and from Chile to Germany with saltpeter.

sailboat Grossherzogin Elisa, built in 1909. Until now, it is operated as a training ship, goes to sea.

Bulk carrier (dry cargo carrier) PANTHER MAX in the dock. Built in 2012, it has a length of 229 m and a beam of 32 m. It takes on board 44326 tons.

ocean cruise giant "Norwegian Escape"- the third liner of the NCL company, the Breakaway Plus project. It is NCL's largest cruise ship and is one deck larger than her brothers, the predecessors Breakaway and Getaway. It has just been built and will soon be put into operation.

More than 300 meters long, 40 meters wide, 20 decks, 2206 cabins that can accommodate up to 5000 passengers.

(www.shipspotting.com)

Premium cabins with a personal butler, two balconies, a Jacuzzi and designer interiors, an entire water park on the upper deck with slides and waterfalls, a huge selection of restaurants and bars with a varied menu of several cuisines of the world - a real floating city.

(www.shipspotting.com)

One could still tell about the origin of the expression "Hamburg cock", but it will already be a completely different story.

Many will think that this is, of course, Venice and will be wrong. Someone will say that in Amsterdam - and again by. London? Not! There are more bridges in this city than in all these listed cities combined. Two and a half thousand large and small bridges across two rivers, on the banks of which this city is located.

The city where "The Beatles" began their career, the city after which the most popular dish in the world is named. I think you have already guessed that this is Hamburg - the second largest city in Germany.

CITY OF OTHER CITIES

In Hamburg there is something from Venice ...

And from London...

And from Peter. Although, most likely, in St. Petersburg there is something from Hamburg. By the way, this boat on the column near the Town Hall is often confused with the boat on the Admiralty spire. Yes, what really - Hamburg and St. Petersburg are generally sister cities.

Residential areas in the city center:

The Hamburg subway is different in that most of the sections run on the surface and on overpasses, covering mainly the northern part of the city.

The main square of the city, where the Town Hall is located

Hamburg is a city of symmetry and strict lines,...

Homeless..

And water.

WE CAME TO THE PORT TODAY

Hamburg is a major transport hub (railways and highways), as well as a sea and river (Elbe River) port. The seaport is the largest port in Germany, being the second largest in Europe after Rotterdam.

The port of Hamburg occupies a tenth of the city's territory - 75 square kilometers. The total length of the quay wall is 46 kilometers - this is about 300 berths for sea and ocean vessels.

The port is a sea port, although it is located on the banks of the Elbe River, not far from its confluence with the North Sea.

The port of Hamburg is perhaps the most important sight of the city, which you can devote the whole day to. What kind of ships you will not see here!

Cap San Diego- German bulk carrier built in 1962. Currently a museum ship. The dry cargo ship was nicknamed "the white swan of the Atlantic".
"San Diego" went to those "distant shores" about which the song about Brazil is sung.

The main attraction of the port of Hamburg is the museum sailboat "Rickmer Rickmers"(Rickmer Rickmers). She is one of the last large commercial shipping sailboats.

The sailboat was used to carry loads of rice and bamboo from the Far East, with coal from Wales to Chile, and from Chile to Germany with saltpeter.

sailboat Grossherzogin Elisa, built in 1909. Until now, it is operated as a training ship, goes to sea.

Bulk carrier (dry cargo carrier) PANTHER MAX in the dock. Built in 2012, it has a length of 229 m and a beam of 32 m. It takes on board 44326 tons.

ocean cruise giant "Norwegian Escape"- the third liner of the NCL company, the Breakaway Plus project. It is NCL's largest cruise ship and is one deck larger than her brothers, the predecessors Breakaway and Getaway. It has just been built and will soon be put into operation.

More than 300 meters long, 40 meters wide, 20 decks, 2206 cabins that can accommodate up to 5000 passengers.

(www.shipspotting.com)

Premium cabins with a personal butler, two balconies, a Jacuzzi and designer interiors, an entire water park on the upper deck with slides and waterfalls, a huge selection of restaurants and bars with a varied menu of several cuisines of the world - a real floating city.

(www.shipspotting.com)

One could still tell about the origin of the expression "Hamburg cock", but it will already be a completely different story.

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and one of the most beautiful in the country. It is a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty and unique mixture of historical monuments, modern pubs and nightclubs, including the world-famous red-light district, the Reeperbahn. Despite being located on the Elbe River, about 100 kilometers from the North Sea, Hamburg is the largest port city. It has the country's largest port - the second busiest in Europe and the third largest in the world after London and New York. For those who love water, ships and harbours, the city is a must-see. In this article, we will look at the most popular bridges in Hamburg and talk about each of them in more detail.

Hamburg is actually surrounded on all sides by water. The river Alster is divided into two lakes that lie on either side of the city, Binnen and Aussenalster (Inner and Outer) and the River Elbe flows straight through into the North Sea. All this water signifies an abundance of canals, streams and bridges. In fact, Hamburg has more bridges within its city limits than any other city in the world and more canals than Amsterdam and Venice combined. The total number of bridges - approximately 2,300 to 2,500 - is more than London, Amsterdam and Venice combined. In this selection, you will find the largest and most famous bridges in Hamburg.

Kölbrandbrücke bridge.

Köhlbrandbrücke was opened in 1974 and is one of the most prominent landmarks in Hamburg. 3940 meters long, with a central span of 325 meters, from 1974 to 1991 it was the longest bridge span in the world. Now, it is the second longest bridge in Germany.

We have already done a similar review of the bridges of St. Petersburg, so if you are interested in architecture, be sure to visit this selection.

Elbruken.

Elbrücken is subdivided into several independent bridges that cross the Elbe River in Hamburg. The two bridges merge into each other again, encircling the largest river island on the Elbe.

The old Elbbrücke bridge.

In 1899, a steel arch bridge 474 meters long was opened, built at that time for cars. It was the first road bridge over the Suderelbe, now only for pedestrians and cyclists. Between 1980 and 1995 it was radically renovated.

Cutwick Brucke.

Cattwick is a 290m long vertical lift bridge with two 70m high end portals for rail and road transport. The bridge connects the Elbe and Wilhelmsburg Moorburg Island and was opened on March 21, 1973. With a height of 46 meters, it is the largest vertical lift bridge in the world.

Brooksbrücke.

In 1887 the Brooks Bridge leading to Speicherstadt was opened. The bridge is adorned with four statues, one at each of its corners. The original sculptures were destroyed during World War II. New ones were installed in 2001.

Lombards and Kennedy bridges.

Lombard is a road and railway bridge on the river Alster in Hamburg. It was named after a pawnshop opened here in 1651. The original wooden bridge was replaced in 1865 with a new one, 69 meters long.

Adjacent to Lombard Bridge is Kennedy Bridge. A second bridge was built in 1953 because the old Lombard Bridge could not handle the heavy traffic. The bridge was originally named New Lombardsbrücke. Was renamed Kennedy Bridge in 1963 in honor of John F. Kennedy after his assassination. Both of the above bridges divide the Alster lake into inner and outer.

Sollenbrücke.

It is the oldest bridge in the city, dating back to 1663. The bridge is 25 meters long, with its three arches of different sizes, built of sandstone blocks. Rails and lanterns have been preserved here since the 19th century, when the bridge was widened.

Ellerntorsbrücke.

A stone arch bridge that served for centuries as a direct route from Hamburg to Altona. Built in 1668, this is the second oldest stone bridge in Hamburg.

Trostbrücke.

This is a small historic bridge that crosses one of the canals connecting the city's docklands with the River Elbe. Located in the southwest of the city center. The bridge, built in 1881, once marked the border between the old and new cities of Hamburg. The stone building is known for the presence of statues of Count Adolf III and Bishop Ansger, who founded the city's cathedral.

Riesendambrücke.

The bridge was named in memory of Heinrich Müller Ries, who ran a corn mill in the 13th century. It was built in 1843. People come here to see the wonderful view of the river where they can feed the swans bread.

Slamatienbrücke.

One of the lesser-known bridges is located in the Neustadt area on Ludwig-Erhard Street, which crosses the Alster. Since its completion in 1959, it has been dedicated to automobiles.

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. It is also a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful scenery, unique neighborhoods of historical monuments and modern pubs and nightclubs, including the world-famous Reeperbahn red-light district.

Hamburg is considered a major port city, despite its location about 100 kilometers from the North Sea, on both sides of the Elbe River. Hamburg has the largest port in the country - the second busiest port in Europe, and the third largest in the world, after the ports of London and New York. Therefore, everyone who loves water, ships and harbors is simply obliged to visit it.

Hamburg is practically surrounded by water on all sides. The Alster River is divided into two lakes, Binnen and Alster (Aussenalster) (which means "inner" and "outer"), located on both sides of the city, and the Elbe River flows right through the city and flows into the North Sea. Such an abundance of water means the presence of many canals, rivers and bridges. In fact, few people know that Hamburg has more bridges than any other city in the world, and more canals than Amsterdam and Venice combined. Estimates range from 2,300 to 2,500 - far more than the total number of canals in London, Amsterdam and Venice. Below are the most famous bridges of this wonderful city:

Bridge "Köhlbrand" (Köhlbrandbrücke)

The Köhlbrand Bridge opened in 1974 and has been one of Hamburg's most famous landmarks ever since. Its length is 3940 meters, and the span of the central, cable-stayed part is 325 meters. From 1974 to 1991, this bridge was considered the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Now it is considered the second longest bridge in Germany.

Network of Hamburg Bridges on the Elbe (Hamburg Elbbrücken)


New Elbe Bridge (Neue Elbbrücke), Billhorner Bridge, and Freeport Elbe Bridge.


Railroad bridge


New bridge across the Elbe


Bridge over the free port of Elba
The network of Hamburg Bridges on the Elbe is a series of independent bridges that cross the river Elbe, which flows through Hamburg. This Hamburg shipping route is divided into two main branches - the North Elbe and the South Elbe, which merge after they pass the network of the Elbe Islands, united to form the largest island on this river.

Hamburg Elbe Bridge (Harburger Elbbrücke)




The old Hamburg bridge across the Elbe was opened in 1899. The 474 meter steel arch bridge, originally built for motor vehicles, was the first motor vehicle bridge over the South Elbe arm. Now it serves only for the crossing of pedestrians and cyclists. Between 1980 and 1995, the bridge was radically rebuilt. Cantilever walkways were built on both sides of the bridge.

Bridge "Kattwyk"




Bridge "Kattwyk" crossing the South Arm of the Elbe is a 290-meter vertical drawbridge with two 70-meter entrances for rail and road transport. This bridge, opened on March 21, 1973, connects the Wilhelmsburg quarter with the Moorburg quarter. Both quarters are located on the network of the Elbe Islands. The Kattwyk is capable of reaching a height of 46 meters and is the largest vertical drawbridge in the world.

The peculiarity of the bridge is that the rails located on it are located in the center of the roadway. Due to the fact that "Kattwyk" is both a rail and road bridge, vehicular traffic is blocked when a freight train passes over the bridge. Such stops usually last from eight to ten minutes. On weekdays, the bridge is raised every two hours to let ships through. During the lifting of the bridge, traffic stops for 15-20 minutes.

Brooks Bridge




The Brooks Bridge, which leads to the city of Speicherstadt, was opened in 1887. The bridge is adorned with four statues, one at each of its corners. The original sculptures were destroyed during World War II. The sculptures standing on the bridge today were installed in 2001.

Lombard Bridge (Lombardsbruecke) and Kennedy Bridge (Kennedybrücke)


The Lombard Bridge in Hamburg is a railway and road bridge over the Alster River. It was named after the pawnshop that was on it in 1651. The original wooden bridge was replaced in 1865 with a new 69-metre, three-arch bridge crossing the Alster River.


Next to the Lombard Bridge is the Kennedy Bridge. A second bridge was built in 1953 because the old Lombard Bridge could not handle the increased traffic. The bridge was originally called the New Lombard Bridge. It was renamed the Kennedy Bridge in 1963 in honor of John F. Kennedy after his assassination.


Lombard Bridge and Kennedy Bridge separate the Inner and Outer Alster lakes.

Toll Bridge (Zollenbrücke)


The Toll Bridge is the oldest bridge in the city, built in 1663. The 25-meter bridge, with three arches of different sizes, is built of sandstone blocks. Railings and lanterns were added in the 19th century when the bridge was widened.

Ellerntors Bridge


The Ellerntors Bridge is a stone arched bridge crossing the "Tomb of the Lord's Fleet". For many centuries it served as a direct route from Hamburg to Altona. Built in 1668, this bridge is the second oldest surviving stone bridge in Hamburg.

Pleasant Bridge (Trostbrücke)


Otradny Bridge is a small historical bridge crossing the "Nikolaifleet", which, one of the many narrow bays connecting the docks of the city with the Elbe River. Located southwest of the city center, it once stood on the border between the old and new towns of Hamburg. It was built in 1881. This stone building is famous for the presence of statues of Count Adolf III and Bishop Ansgar, the founder of the very first cathedral in Hamburg. In translation, the bridge is called "Pleasant". It got its name because the convicts were led along it, and the beauty of the bridge was their last consolation.

Bridge "Reesendamm"


The "Reesendamm" bridge crosses the Little Alster, the Jungfernstieg and the mountain road. It was named after Heinrich Müller Reese, who owned a corn mill in the 13th century. The bridge was built in 1843. People love to come to this bridge to enjoy the beautiful view of the river with swans that they can feed with pieces of bread.

Bridge "Slamatjen"


One of the lesser-known bridges is the "Slamatjen" bridge, located in the Neustadt district on the Ludwig-Erhard street, which crosses the Alster. Since its completion in 1959, it has served as a road bridge. On the bridge there is a wonderful picture carved in stone, which represents two talking women. The site where the bridge is located was once a popular meeting place for female water carriers.