One of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Europe, Paris, and can be called the city of bridges. For here they number no less, as much as 37. And if they do not, the River Seine, Paris, dividing into 2 parts, would be a serious obstacle not only for tourists but also for the Parisians. Bridges have been built in different eras that accordingly affected and their appearance. It is hard to find in Paris bridge, which would be similar to another. And every bridge certainly has its history, wonderful and unique ... Let us tell you about some of them and see pictures of Paris.
01. The famous Parisian bridge, new bridge. " Oddly, but "Pont Neuf" - one of the oldest bridges in Paris. The new bridge crosses the arrow Ile de la Cité and is composed of two parts, where one axis is not an accurate continuation of the other. The southern part of the bridge has 5 spans North - 7. Its construction began under Henry III in 1578, and will end when Henry IV in 1606 th. In its middle part, the new bridge is based on the two islands and the European patriarchal, where a little later was constructed area with equestrian monument of Henry IV. Unlike other bridges of the time, new bridge was not built up with houses and had sidewalks for pedestrians. For decades, the new bridge was one of the busiest places in Paris: on either side housed temporary stalls and booths, missing only in the XIX century. But until now, Pont Neuf favorite hangout and walks Parisians and visitors to the capital. This is the most romantic bridge in Paris, connecting the right and left banks of the Seine with the western part of the island de la Cite.
02. Changed Bridge "Pont au Change", built in the IX century when King Charles Bald, connects the right bank of the Seine with the Ile de la Cité. In medieval times, this bridge was chosen by numerous shopkeepers and money-changers. This was the main financial artery of the French capital. The bridge was so densely built up with rows of shops that looked more like a flea market, and strolled through it Parisians just do not see the river. At the end of the XVIII century, when shops and houses demolished, the bridge becomes a "needy and naked", its present his view of the bridge acquired during the Second Empire, and since then he has not changed.
03. Pont Saint-Michel "Pont St.Michael", built under Napoleon III. It is decorated with the monogram of Emperor. From the bridge begins Boulevard Saint-Michel, leading to the Latin Quarter.
04. Pont Notre-Dame in 52 BC in these lands the Romans came. Local residents, defending himself against the enemy, destroyed the access path to the island - burning bridges. However, this measure had a short-term effect, and soon the city was conquered. Sita began active construction in which the small bridge rose from the tree, and Notre Dame of stone. The next important stage in the life of bridges came in 886, after a siege of the city by the Normans. Petit Pont was demolished waters over the banks of the Seine, and rebuilt, and was damaged during the hostilities of Notre Dame was replaced by a new bridge Changed (Pont au Change), built downstream. The last time it was reconstructed in the XIX century. Now it was chosen by skaters. And many tourists rushing to the famous Notre Dame cathedral on the bridge waiting for the army cartoonists, caricaturists and artists easy.
05. Footbridge On the Double "Pont au Double"
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06. Bridge Art "Pont des Arts" became the first railway bridge over the Seine, built in 1802. It connects the buildings of the French Academy to the Louvre, and is very popular among tourists. Pont des Arts captured many famous French artists, including Auguste Renoir, Nicolas de Stael. Bridge of Arts - is only for pedestrians. It tourists nobody bothers. So many, having spread a newspaper, just arranged a meal right on the bridge.
07. A two-level bridge Bir Akeym "Pont de Bir-Hakeim" is quite unusual. According to him, and held underground (for trains retracted upper level), and the cars passing and people prohodyat.Postroen he was in 1949 on the project G. Eiffel, and named the bridge Bir Akeym in place in Libya, where in 1942 there was a battle between French and German troops. On the eastern side of the bridge is represented by a sculptural work Vederkinha "resurgent France." From the bridge Bir Akeym begins Swan (or Swan) Island, a narrow strip extending along the Seine. The bridge offers a beautiful view of the Swan Alley.
08. Bridge Turnel "Pont de la Tournelle" connects the island of Saint-Louis with the left bank of the Seine. Was built in 1651 on the site of the wooden bridge of the King, who was standing here with 1370. Bridge crowned the statue of Saint Genevieve, who saved Paris from the Huns.
09. Austerlitz Bridge "Pont d'Austerlitz" The bridge is located between the area and the waterfront Maza Austerlitz and St. Bernard, 200 m, width - 32 m. It was opened on March 5, 1807 and named in honor of the victory won by the army of Napoleon I over the Russian and Austrian armies December 2, 1805 near the village of Austerlitz. On the ornaments adorning the bridge are engraved the names of French generals killed in the Battle of Austerlitz. In 1815, at the request of the allies, occupied Paris, the bridge was renamed the Royal (Jardin du Roi), but this name was not adopted by Parisians. In 1830 the bridge was again officially original name.
10. Noteworthy Sully bridge. In the Russian tradition of reducing double consonants, sometimes called bridge Xiuli. In the original language name sounds like Le pont de Sully. The bridge connects Sully in Paris Ile Saint-Louis Saint-Louis island, or with the two banks of the river Seine. Name of construction was in honor of the Duke of Sully, who was head of the French government under Henry IV. If you walk from the Boulevard Saint-Germain on the bridge, and then follow the Boulevard Henry IV, get on the Place de la Bastille. The photo is one of the parts of the bridge.
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12. The bridge of Bercy. It was built between 1831 and 1832., During the reign of Louis Philippe. Since the time of its existence, the bridge length of 175 m. And 40 m wide. Has undergone many renovations and changes. As planned bridge had become a kind of entrance and exit from the city. But due to the fact that Paris is constantly grew, as a result, he became a link between the left and right banks of the city. In 1992, thanks to the architectural skill Kristjan Langlois Bridge Bercy was increased by three additional bands, and now it goes on the 6th line metro.
13. Bridge Tolbyak "Pont de Tolbiac".
14. Pont Alexandre III "Pont Alexandre III", perhaps the most impressive and elegant in Paris, leads from the Champs-Elysées on the right bank to the Invalides on the left. Finishing this building containing figures Pegasus, angels and nymphs, performed in a playful and at the same time noble eclectic Beaux Arts, combines the best traditions of French Baroque and Italian Renaissance. Luxury Pont Alexandre III, named after the Russian Emperor, Nicholas II was built in 1896 in honor of the Franco-Russian alliance, and opened on the eve of the start of the World Expo 1900.
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