Aunessilta, Granite arch footbridge in Kämmenniemi, Finland.
Aunessilta is a footbridge made of solid granite that spans Paarlahti with its arched design stretching 46.7 m across. The structure is 6.1 m wide and allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the water between the two banks.
The structure was finished in 1899 and represented an important engineering project for Tampere at that time. The granite construction shows the craftsmanship traditions of the late 1800s in how it was built.
The bridge links the Kämmenniemi area and shapes how people move between the two sides of Paarlahti. Its solid granite presence has become part of how locals experience this part of the city today.
Access to the bridge is straightforward since it is designed for pedestrians and cyclists and sits in an accessible location. The 6.1 m wide surface provides enough room for people to pass through comfortably most days.
During summer months swimmers use the water underneath, showing how the location shifts between being a crossing point and a recreation area. This dual purpose makes the spot a social meeting point beyond just passing through.
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