Pont d'Arcole, Arch bridge in Paris
The Pont d'Arcole is a prominent steel and arch structure crossing the Seine in the heart of Paris.
Named after the Battle of Arcole, this bridge was inaugurated in 1856.
The Pont d'Arcole connects the city hall with the Île de la Cité, ingraining itself into the daily life of Parisians.
Designed by Alphonse Oudry and Charles Alfred Oppermann, this utilitarian bridge facilitates traffic movement across the river Seine.
Notably, the Pont d'Arcole was the first Parisian bridge to be built entirely of metal.
Location: Paris
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Location: Quartier Notre-Dame
Location: Quartier Saint-Merri
Inception: 1856
Architects: Alphonse Oudry, Charles Alfred Oppermann
Official opening: 1856
Height: 20 m
Length: 80 m
Material: iron
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