Cable-stayed bridge in Riga: photos, reviews

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The cable-stayed bridge, like the mighty hand of an ancient god, connects the Old Town with the relatively "younger" new Riga. Until recently, this structure was considered the longest in Europe - naturally, within its "cable-stayed class".

The first thing that catches the eye when looking at the Cable-Stayed Bridge is its asymmetry. This is not a mishap by the builders nor a mistake in the plans, but rather a necessity. This is due to the capricious nature of the Daugava River and the desire of Soviet designers to create something truly magnificent, but with a "twist". The bridge spans thirty meters in length, has four lanes for traffic, and separate pedestrian sidewalks. Interestingly, the structure has never acquired its own unique name, and so it has remained simply the Cable-Stayed Bridge.

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Nacionālais teātris

Tram stop 624 m walk

Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte

Bus stop 686 m walk

Ausekļa iela

Tram stop 784 m walk

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4.3/5 1,172 reviews

Anita Homka-Birzgale

Pastaigai vakarā!

Vitali Gill

old, needs repairs, but still working...iconic;)

Iren Ivanova

It is quite nice area on the both sides of the bridge for a city viewing.

Cable-stayed bridge in Riga

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