View of Riga's Old Town from Vanšu Bridge

View of Riga's Old Town from Vanšu Bridge

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View of Riga's Old Town from Vanšu Bridge

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Location: Vidzeme, Latvia

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April 17, 2019

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A nice big copy of a cable bridge. It constantly changes its effect, depending on the light and time of day.

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September 11, 2019

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Vanšu Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge. The building was opened during the Soviet era on 17 July 1981 and was at that time with 625 meters the longest cable-stayed bridge in Europe.

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July 23, 2019

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At 109 meters high and 625 meters long, the Vanšu Bridge is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in Europe.

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