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Eiserner Steg (Iron Footbridge)
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March 12, 2018
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History & Construction
Opening: The bridge was inaugurated on September 29, 1869. It was built through a private initiative by Frankfurt citizens who also financed its construction.
Construction: It is an approximately 170-meter-long steel truss structure (a stiffened suspension bridge).
Reconstruction: It was blown up in 1945 during World War II, but was rebuilt as early as 1946 and extensively renovated in 1993.
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Elevation 90 m
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