Nieuwe Hezelpoort, Railway viaduct in Nijmegen, Netherlands
The Nieuwe Hezelpoort features a horseshoe-shaped arch passage with flanking abutments and a separate passage for cyclists and pedestrians on its left side.
Built between 1876 and 1879, this railway viaduct replaced an older city gate and connected Nijmegen to the village of Hees across the newly constructed railway embankment.
The viaduct exhibits architectural elements of medieval city gates, incorporating red brick in cross bond pattern combined with natural stone elements in its construction.
The structure spans 12 meters in width and reaches 9 meters in height, accommodating three railway tracks on its deck while allowing vehicle and bicycle traffic underneath.
During World War II, tank barriers known as asparagus obstacles were installed in the road surface beneath the viaduct for defensive purposes.
Location: Nijmegen
GPS coordinates: 51.84873,5.85478
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:13
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