Slovak Unique1. November 2017
Who would have said that there are up to 20,700 bridges in Slovakia? Some longer, others shorter, concrete, reinforced concrete, steel, solid, arch, narrow, multi-lane, footbridges and the like. It is also interesting that the length of Slovak railway and road bridges reaches over 200 km.
Bridges have a number of functions, although joining the banks is considered the most important. On the other hand, they give us an interesting view of the surrounding countryside and some bridges in Slovakia are among the real architectural gems. Slovakia has a lot of praise and we will imagine at least a few of the most beautiful bridges connecting the Slovak banks.
In 2001, the SNP Bridge became a construction of the 20th century in the category of bridge construction. It spans the Danube River and is a single-nylon all-welded suspended bridge with a fan-shaped design. It is interesting that the SNP Bridge does not support any pillar in the river. On two hundred meters long and almost eight thousand tons heavy construction there are two two-lane car roads, sidewalks have found their place under them. A UFO-shaped café and a viewing platform are unmistakable attractions. The tower is located at a height of 85 meters.
Apollo Bridge in Bratislava is undoubtedly one of the landmarks of the capital of Slovakia. The total length of the bridge is 835 meters, the height of the Apollo Bridge is 36 meters and its span is 231 meters. The American Society for Technical Engineering awarded the Apollo Bridge, as the only European construction, the Opal Awards for the best construction in the world.
The motorway elevated road crosses directly above the town of Povazska Bystrica, 969 meters long, making it the longest bridge highway complex in Slovakia. This bridge is one of the most publicized in the Czech Republic and was rightfully awarded the Building of the Year 2010 award. The dominant feature is the interesting 14 m high pylons.
The bridge in Poltár from the 17th century is currently used only for cyclists and pedestrians. The third oldest preserved bridge of its kind in Slovakia is one of the important technical monuments. Turkish Bridge is a popular tourist destination and decoration of Poltár.
The viaduct from the last century is located in the Horehronie environment and represents a harmonious combination of technology and nature. The viaduct is a very popular place for railwaymen and photographers alike. It is undoubtedly one of the most interesting railway bridges with a length of 113.6 m. Chmarošský Viaduct has nine arch holes, 18 meters high.
The bridge connecting Esztergom in Hungary and Štúrovo in Slovakia was named after the Bavarian princess Elizabeth, called Sissi. Once the longest bridge in Hungary, today the pillars are sunk to a depth of twelve meters and its length is 514 meters. Unfortunately, the Maria Valeria Bridge was destroyed during World War II. It was reconstructed in 2001 and thanks to it we can now rank it among the most beautiful bridges in Slovakia.
The town of Piešťany and the spa island are connected by the longest covered Slovak bridge. It spans the river Vah and is a national cultural monument. During World War II the bridge was destroyed, but Piešťany restored it. The work of architect Emil Belluš is now part of the promenade of the spa town Piešťany.
Since 1994, the wooden colonnade bridge has been spanning the Orava River in Dolný Kubín. The covered bridge, reminiscent of Orava folk architecture, is a landmark of the village and is used by cyclists and pedestrians.
The longest suspension bridge in Central Europe, connecting the banks of the Dunajec River, has no central support. It is made of glued wood and the footbridge is 149.95 meters long. The steel mast reaches a height of 28 meters. This bridge allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the Polish part of the Pieniny National Park. The building seems to be a reduced imitation of the Bratislava SNP Bridge, even with a hint of the famous tower.
Dovalovec is a highway bridge located in Liptov. It is 526.4 meters long and is one of the longest road bridges in Slovakia. On the stretch Liptovský Hrádok – Hybe, where it passes over the village Dovalovo, 33 meters above the terrain bridges the valley of the brooks Dovalovec and Bela. The bridge offers a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Tatras.
Bridge near Šenkvice with a length of 740 m
Bridge between Slovakia and Hungary in Komárno with a length of 510 m
Port bridge in Bratislava, which, together with connecting railway elevators, is 2 295 m long
Former Red Bridge in Bratislava with a length of 215 m, today the access ramp of the Marchegg Viaduct near Devínska Nová Ves with a length of approximately 185 meters
Hanušovský viaduct with a length of 389.9 m
Highway-railway port bridge in Bratislava with a span of 204.8 m
Uľanský viaduct with 55 m vault diameter, which is also the largest building of its kind in Eastern Europe
Two bridges in Žilina with a span of 112 m
Bridges on the Vienna – Bratislava railway line built between 1844 and 1848 (eg the Marchegg Viaduct)
Bridges between Telgárt and Vernár, altitude about 940 m above sea level. m.
Elevated highways near Povazska Bystrica with a length of 2,081 m, motorway-railway Port Bridge in Bratislava, which, together with the access elevated highways, is 2,582 m long
SNP Bridge in Bratislava with a span of 303 m
Apollo Bridge in Bratislava with a span of 231 m
Bridge Lafranconi in Bratislava with a span of 174 m
Apparently a stone bridge in Dravce from the 13th century
Bridge in Krasna nad Kysucou from 1891
Bridges near the village of Strba, altitude about 900 m above sea level. m.
Bridge in Gelnica – 16.2 m arch
Bridge in Krasna nad Kysucou with a length of 53.6 m
The bridge at the castle in Holíč with a length of 54.6 m
The most interesting bridges in Slovakia
Bridges in Slovakia
Highway Bridge, Povazska Bystrica
Railway bridges
Road and motorway bridges
Stone bridges
New Bridge (SNP Bridge), Bratislava
Apollo Bridge, Bratislava
Turkish Bridge, Poltar
Chmarošský Viaduct, Telgárt
Márie Valérie Bridge, Štúrovo
Colonnade Bridge, Piestany
Colonnade Bridge, Dolny Kubin
Footbridge over Dunajec, Červený Kláštor
Dovalovec, Dovalovo (Liptovsky Hradok)
The longest bridge
The longest border bridge
The longest motorway-railway bridge
The longest brick bridge
The longest arched bridge
The largest margin
The largest reinforced concrete arch bridge
The largest span of the arch bridge
The oldest preserved bridges
Highest bridges with normal track gauge
The longest bridge
The largest span of the bridge
The largest span of the arch bridge
The largest span of a concrete bridge
The oldest preserved bridge
The oldest preserved reinforced concrete bridge
Highest highway bridges
The bridge with the greatest inside diameter of the arch
The longest all-stone road bridge
The longest stone bridge
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