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 of these 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 that is named after the most popular dish in the world. I think you have already guessed that this is Hamburg - the second largest city in Germany.

CITY OF OTHER CITIES

Hamburg also has something of Venice ...

And from London ...

And from Peter. Although, most likely, St. Petersburg has something from Hamburg. By the way, this boat on a column at the City Hall is often confused with a boat on the spire of the Admiralty. But what really - Hamburg and St. Petersburg are generally twin cities.

Residential areas in the city center:

The Hamburg underground is distinguished by the fact 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 COME TO THE PORT TODAY

Hamburg is large transport hub(railways and highways), as well as a sea and river (Elbe river) port. Sea port is the largest port in Germany and the second largest in Europe after Rotterdam.

The port of Hamburg occupies one tenth of the city's territory - 75 square kilometers. The total length of the quay wall is 46 kilometers, which 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 the place of its confluence with the North Sea.

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

"Cap San Diego"- German dry cargo ship built in 1962. Currently, the ship is a museum. The dry cargo ship was nicknamed the "White Swan of the Atlantic".
"San Diego" went to those "distant shores" that are sung about in the song about Brazil.

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 Of 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 ship) PANTHER MAX in the dock. Built in 2012, it has a length of 229 m and a width 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. This is the biggest a cruise ship company NCL, which is larger than its brothers, predecessors Breakaway and Getaway by one deck. It has just been built and will soon be put into operation.

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

(www.shipspotting.com)

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

(www.shipspotting.com)

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

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

Palace bridge

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

Hörn Bridge

The Hörn Bridge is a drawbridge located in the city of Kiel, the capital of the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It was built in 1997. It consists of three spans, the main one of which is 25.5 meters long and can be folded in 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 the movement of pedestrians and cyclists. It offers one of the best panoramic views of the city of Kiel. Usually the Hörn Bridge folds up once an hour.

Scale lane footbridge

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

The dragon bridge

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

Viscay bridge

Bridge of Biscay is a ferry flying across the Nervion 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 is 164 meters long and has a gondola that transports 6 cars and several dozen passengers every 8 minutes from one bank to another in one and a half minutes. Considered the perfect blend of beauty and functionality, it is also considered one of the greatest engineering achievements of the 19th century.

Bridge Women

The Woman's Bridge is a beautiful pedestrian revolving bridge in new Puerto Madero, a commercial area of ​​Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was built 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 and a width of 6.2 meters weighs 800 tons and is considered one of the main attractions of the city.

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 districts. It was named after Jacques Chaban-Delmas, former Prime Minister of France 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.

Millennium bridge

The Millennium Bridge is the world's first tiltable footbridge over the River Tyne in Northern England. Connects the cities of Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. Sometimes it is also called "Winking Eye". It was commissioned in September 2001. $ 40 million was spent on its construction. The Millennium Bridge with a total length of 126 meters and weighing 850 tons "turns" about 200 times a year, each time gathering a huge crowd of spectators. The turn takes about 4.5 minutes.

Slauerhoffbrug

Slauerhoffbrug is a fully automatic lift bridge located in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. It was named after the writer and poet Jan Jakob Slauerhof. A special feature of this bridge is a 15 × 15 meter movable platform that rotates 45 ° when opened.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is the most amazing drawbridge on the River Thames, located in central London, not far from Tower of London... The bridge is 244 meters long and 65 meters high and consists of two towers connected by two horizontal walkways. Its construction began on June 21, 1886 and lasted eight years. The 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 4-5 times a week on average.

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 blend of historic sites, 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 harbors, the city is a must-see. In this article, we will take a look at the most popular bridges in Hamburg and tell you more about each of them.

Hamburg is virtually surrounded on all sides by water. The Aalster River is split into two lakes that lie on either side of the city, Binnen and Aussenalster (Inner and Outer) and the Elbe River flows straight through into the North Sea. All this water means an abundance of canals, streams and bridges. In fact, Hamburg has more bridges within the city 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 - more than London, Amsterdam and Venice in total. In this selection you will find the largest and most famous bridges in Hamburg.

Kölbrandbrücke Bridge.

The Kölbrandbrücke 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.

Elbrücken.

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

Old bridge Elbrucke.

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

Kattwick-Brucke.

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

Brooksbruecke.

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

Lombards and Kennedy bridges.

Lombard - road and railroad bridge on the Alster river in Hamburg. It was named so after a pawnshop opened here in 1651. Original wooden bridge was replaced in 1865 by a new one, 69 meters long.

Near the Lombard Bridge is the Kennedy Bridge. A second bridge was built in 1953 because the old Lombard Bridge could not cope with the heavy traffic. The bridge was originally named New Lombardsbrücke. It was renamed Kennedy Bridge in 1963 in honor of John F. Kennedy after his assassination. Both of the above bridges divide Lake Alster into internal and external.

Sollenbrücke.

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

Ellerntorsbrücke.

A stone arched bridge that served as a direct route from Hamburg to Alton for centuries. Built in 1668, it is the second oldest stone bridge in Hamburg.

Trostbrücke.

It is a small historic bridge that crosses one of the canals that connect the city's docklands with the Elbe River. 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 structure is famous for the presence of statues of Count Adolf III and Bishop Ansger, who founded the city cathedral.

Riesendambruecke.

The bridge was named in memory of Heinrich Müller Ries, who ran a maize processing plant in the 13th century. It was built in 1843. People come here to see a wonderful view of the river where they can feed the swans with 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 designed for automobiles.

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Top 10. The longest bridges in Russia

Bridges, no matter how trite it sounds, are different - from a simple board thrown over an obstacle to giant structures striking in their beauty and grandeur. The longest bridges in Russia - we bring to the attention of our readers our rating of the most impressive architectural structures.

10. Metro bridge of the Trans-Siberian Railway across the Ob River in Novosibirsk (2,145 meters)

The longest in Russia is located in Novosibirsk metro bridge of the trans-Siberian railway across the Ob river... Its length (we also take into account the coastal overpasses) is 2145 meters. The weight of the structure is impressive - 6200 tons. The bridge is famous for its unique design. Its construction was carried out in stages using huge hydraulic jacks. This method has no analogues in the world.

An interesting feature of the Trans-Siberian Railway Bridge across the Ob is that it stretches in summer (by about 50 cm) and shrinks in winter. This is due to large temperature drops.

The metro bridge began work in 1986. 10th place in our ranking of the longest bridges in Russia.

It is interesting: boasts several more records. The longest automobile bridge in Siberia, Bugrinsky, is located here. Its length is 2096 meters. There is another famous bridge within the city - Oktyabrsky (formerly Kommunistichesky). In the summer of 1965, Valentin Privalov, serving in Kansk, flew in a jet fighter under a bridge a meter from the water in front of hundreds of townspeople having a rest on the banks of the Ob. The pilot was threatened with a military tribunal, but he was saved by personal interference in the case of Defense Minister Malinovsky. Not a single pilot in the world dared to repeat this deadly trick. Meanwhile, on the October Bridge there is not even a commemorative plaque about this amazing event.

9. Communal bridge in Krasnoyarsk (2,300 meters)

On the 9th place among the longest bridges in Russia -. He is familiar to everyone - his image adorns a ten-ruble banknote. The length of the bridge is 2300 meters. It consists of two bridges connected by a dam.

8. New Saratov Bridge (2,351 meters)

With a length of 2351 meters, it occupies the eighth line in our rating. If we talk about the total length of the bridge, then its length is 12,760 meters.

7. Saratov automobile bridge across the Volga (2,825 meters)

Saratov automobile bridge across the Volga- on the 7th place among the longest bridges in Russia. It connects two cities - Saratov and Engels. Length - 2825.8 meters. Commissioned in 1965. On that moment . In the summer of 2014, the renovation of the structure was completed. According to the calculations of the engineers, the service life of the Saratov Bridge after the repair will be 20 years. What will happen to him later is still unknown. There are two options: turning into a pedestrian bridge or demolition.

6. Bolshoi Obukhovsky Bridge in St. Petersburg (2,884 meters)

It is located in St. Petersburg, which ranks 6th in our rating of the longest bridges in Russia. Represents two bridges with opposite traffic. It is the largest fixed bridge across the Neva. Its length is 2884 meters. It is also famous for the fact that for the first time in the history of St. Petersburg, its residents could vote for the proposed names of the bridge. The Bolshoi Obukhovsky Bridge looks very beautiful at night thanks to the lighting.

5. Vladivostok Russian Bridge (3,100 meters)

It is one of the facilities built for the 2012 APEC summit. The length of the structure is 3,100 meters. In terms of the complexity of the construction, it ranks first not only in Russia, but also in. Interestingly, the question of building the bridge was understood as early as 1939, but the project was never implemented. Fifth place in the list of the longest bridges in our country.

4. Khabarovsk bridge (3,890 meters)

The two-storey one is not called the "Amur Miracle" for nothing. Trains move along the lower tier, and cars move along the upper tier. Its length is 3890.5 meters. The construction of the structure began back in 1913, and the opening of the movement took place in 1916. Long years of operation led to defects in the arch part and bridge spans, and in 1992, work began on its reconstruction. The image of the bridge adorns the five thousandth bill. The Khabarovsk bridge over the Amur is on the 4th place in the list of the longest bridges in Russia.

3. Bridge crossing over the Yuribey River (3,892 meters)

Located in Yamalo-Nenets autonomous region, takes 3rd place in the list of the longest bridges in Russia. Its length is 3892.9 meters. V Xvii century the river was called Mutnaya and a trade route passed along it. In 2009, the opening of the longest bridge beyond the Arctic Circle took place here. But these are not all the records of the building. It was built in a surprisingly short time - in just 349 days. During the construction of the bridge, modern technologies were used, which made it possible to preserve the ecosystem of the river and not harm rare fish species. The service life of the bridge is estimated at 100 years.

2. Bridge over the Amur Bay (5,331 meters)

Vladivostok can rightfully be proud of three new bridges built in 2012 specifically for the APEC summit, which was held for the first time in Russia on Russky Island. The longest of them became bridge over the Amur Bay connecting the Muravyov-Amursky peninsula and the De Vries peninsula. Its length is 5331 meters. It ranks second in the ranking of the longest bridges in Russia. A unique lighting system is installed on the bridge. It saves up to 50% energy and takes into account region-specific phenomena such as frequent fog and rain. The installed luminaires are environmentally friendly and do not affect the environment. The bridge over the Amur occupies the second line in our rating.

1. Presidential bridge across the Volga (5,825 meters)

In first place among the longest bridges in Russia - located in Ulyanovsk. The length of the bridge itself is 5825 meters. The total length of the bridge is almost 13 thousand meters. Commissioned in 2009. With interruptions, the construction of the longest bridge in Russia went on for 23 years.

If we talk about bridge crossings, then the palm here belongs to Tatarstan. The total length of the crossing is 13,967 meters. This includes the length of two bridges - across the Kama, Kurnalka and Arkharovka rivers. The largest bridge crossing in Russia is located near the village of Sorochi Gory in the Republic of Tatarstan.

It is interesting: the longest bridge in the world is located in China at a height of 33 meters above the Jiaozhou Bay. Its length is 42.5 kilometers. Construction of the giant bridge began in 2011 with two teams. After 4 years, they met in the middle of the building. The bridge has increased strength - it is able to withstand an 8-point earthquake. The cost is about 87 billion rubles.

What else to see:

1. Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco, USA

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is arguably the most recognizable bridge in the world. Today he is already 75 years old.
While some people are not inspired by industrial design at all, the suspension bridge in San Francisco fits perfectly into the local landscapes, it rightfully falls into the category of famous bridges of the world. Perhaps that is why he long ago became business card of this city.

2. Sydney Harbor Bridge:.

The nickname "Hanger" was given by the locals of Sydney to this bridge because of the special design, which is based on the shape of the arch. The Sydney Harbor Bridge opened in 1932 and is a focal point for Australian pride and celebration.
Raising the bridge is ideal for beginner climbers.
Each year on New Years Eve, the bridge itself is used to complement fireworks with various effects, such as smiling faces or disco balls.

A medieval bridge over the Arno River, Ponte Vecchio is mainly known for its jewelry stores, art dealer network and souvenir shops, as well as for being the oldest stone bridge in Europe, which has closed enameled segmental arches.
At the same time, the Ponte Vecchio is magnificent and has rich history dating back to the time of the Romans.
During World War II, the bridge was not destroyed by the Nazis due to the express decree of Adolf Hitler, unlike many other bridges in Europe.

4. Brooklyn Bridge: New York, USA

Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States.
As a tourist attraction national history The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic feature of New York City.

5. Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Gateshead, England

The Millennium Bridge at Gateshead is the first and so far the only inclined bridge in the world. But the most amazing thing is that when pedestrians or bikers cross the River Tyne, it seems to them as if the bridge is winking with an eye, during the raising and lowering.
Its innovative and unique design has won numerous awards since its inauguration by Queen Elizabeth in 2002.
It was the work of the largest floating cranes in Europe - the Asian Hercules II.

6. Qin Ma Bridge: Hong Kong, China

The Hong Kong Qin Ma Bridge is the largest suspension bridge in the world with two decks. Both cars and rail transport can move here.
This bridge has undergone some serious wind tunnel testing as Hong Kong suffers from powerful typhoons every year. After spending costing HK $ 7.2 billion (US $ 920 million), the Qin Ma Bridge was opened in 1997.
There are several passages on the bridge, which are protected and located on the lower deck. Vehicles can move here when there are very strong, dangerous winds outside, the famous bridges of the world should stand out not only for their beauty and uniqueness, but also be safe.

7. Akashi Kaikuo or Mother of Pearl Bridge: Kobe Naruto, Japan

The mother-of-pearl bridge is currently awarded the title of "Longest Suspension Bridge in the World" with a span of 1991 meters. The second longest is the Chinese Xihoumen Bridge.
As a modern technical feat, the Mother of Pearl Bridge remains the longest in the world since 1998.
The mother-of-pearl bridge underwent a true test of strength even before its opening, when it survived the Kobe earthquake on January 17, 1995.

8. Hangzhou Bay Bridge: Zhejiang, China

The connection between the Chinese municipalities of Jiaxing and Ningbo in Zhejiang province is the longest transoceanic bridge in the world - the 35-kilometer Hangzhou Bay Bridge.
More than 600 experts have been designing the Hangzhou Bay Bridge for nine years.

9. Nanpu Bridge: Shanghai, China

Known for its fantastic innovative spiral shape, Shanghai Nanpu Bridge was created by designers who came up with a new idea to save space.

10. Tower Bridge: London, England

The Tower Bridge in London, spanning the River Thames, was inaugurated on June 30, 1894 by the Prince of Wales. This bridge is one of the main iconic landmarks of the city.
One of the final scenes in the culmination of the Hollywood blockbuster "Sherlock Holmes" is played out on the bridge.

11. Royal Gorge Bridge: Kenon City, Colorado, USA

The Royal Gorge Bridge is the tallest suspension bridge in the world, 359 meters above the Arkansas River.
Not surprisingly, it attracts a large number of jumping enthusiasts.

12. Sri Vavasan Bridge: Putrajaya, Malaysia

The absolutely magnificent design of the bridge made it one of the top three most beautiful bridges in the world.

13. Lupu Bridge: Shanghai, China

The Lupu Bridge in Shanghai gets a spot on this list because at 3,900 meters it is the longest steel arch bridge in the world and also provides an amazing panorama overlooking the old Shanghai World Expo site2010.

14. Viaduct Millau: Chan Valley, France

The tallest road bridge in the world, runs above the ground, but during the fog, crossing Millau, you can easily feel like crossing the sky.
During the construction of this bridge, three world records were set.

15. Vasco da Gama Bridge: Lisbon, Portugal

Vasco da Gama spans the Tagus River near Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and was built to reduce congestion and facilitate access to the World's Fair along the Tagus River in 1998.
It is not the longest, it is not the tallest, but it is definitely the most beautiful bridge.

16.Khai Bridge: Isfahan, Iran

This bridge offers wonderful landscapes, beautiful designs, and regulates the flow of the river - all since 1650.
Any fanatic or just a traveler should definitely see this bridge.

17 Wind and Rain Bridge: Xianyang State, China

The Wind and Rain Bridge on the Linki Sanyang State River is magnificent.
It was built in 1916 and resembles a rainbow. The builders did not use any nails or rivets, but instead tied up thousands of pieces of wood.

18. Sunny Bridge: Klosters, Switzerland

The Sunny Bridge was built in 1998 and won the first prize in architecture in 2001 for “aesthetic appearance and innovative design”.

19. Old Bridge: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A 16th century bridge in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Sari crosses the Neretva River.
The bridge stood for 427 years until it was destroyed during the 1993 Bosnian war. It was later restored and reopened in 2004.
A tradition has formed in the city: young men must jump into the water from this bridge at least once.

20. Chain Bridge: Budapest, Hungary

The chain bridge has many symbols of reunification. Opened in 1849, it actually linked Buda and Pest, which were formerly located in two sections of the city.
In 2001, the Hungarian stunt pilot Peter Beseny jumped upside down from the bridge.

21. New Brunswick Heartland Bridge: New Brunswick, Canada

Long covered bridges can't look quite as majestic compared to some of the other mega bridges featured here. But covered bridges have their own unique charm.
Some covered bridges only have one lane, such as this Heartland Bridge in New Brunswick, Canada.

22. Confederation Bridge: Prince Edward Island, Canada

This bridge links Prince Edward Island across the Northumberland Strait to the mainland of New Brunswick, Canada, and is the most long bridge that runs on ice in the world.
This bridge is the embodiment of strength, imposingness and masculinity. Since its opening in 1997, potato production on Prince Edward Island has skyrocketed.

23. Helix Bridge: Marina Bay, Singapore

The bridge in Singapore, which consists of a double helix, is 280 meters long, made of special stainless steel. It was carefully collected over a period of two years.
Despite the fact that he is only two years old, he is already being presented as architectural wonder and engineering feat.