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Wijdenaard Bridge

Wijdenaard Bridge

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Wijdenaard Bridge

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Road cycling

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Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 27, 2022

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The Wijdenaardbrug is a bicycle-pedestrian bridge that refers to "wide nature" which refers to a wide berth. In the 9th century, this location was the main port on the Scheldt.

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March 27, 2022

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The bridge was built in 2007 after excavating the Nederschelde again.

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April 18, 2026

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In the second half of the 9th century, Wijdenaard, the most important port on the Scheldt, was located here. "Natur" meant mooring place and "broad" referred to the importance of …

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Elevation 50 m

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Location: Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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