Bambuco Bridge, Temporary suspension bridge and sculpture in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
The Bambuco Bridge spanned 120 meters across the River Tyne, reaching a height of 25 meters with supports near HMS Calliope and the law courts.
Constructed in June 2008, the bridge utilized 20 tonnes of bamboo crafted into 800 pieces and remained operational for three days until July 20, 2008.
The bridge installation marked the opening of the SummerTyne festival, featuring a special light show during its inauguration on July 18, 2008.
While being the eighth bridge over the River Tyne, this structure functioned solely as an art piece without allowing pedestrian or vehicle crossings.
The entire structure was engineered from bamboo wood, connecting the Newcastle and Gateshead sides of the River Tyne through architectural innovation.
Inception: July 18, 2008
GPS coordinates: 54.96917,-1.60389
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:27
Newcastle upon Tyne and its neighbor Gateshead form a lively urban area in the northeast of England, where industrial history meets contemporary creation. The city retains traces of its medieval past with Castle Keep, a 12th-century fortress, while Grey's Monument reflects 19th-century political reforms. The Victoria Tunnel showcases the period when Newcastle was a major coal industry hub. For culture enthusiasts, the Great North Museum houses archaeological and natural history collections, the Theatre Royal has offered various performances since 1837, and BALTIC provides a space for contemporary art in an old grain mill. The two banks of the Tyne River offer contrasting experiences. In Newcastle, St James' Park has hosted local football matches for over a century, and Fenwick department store continues a 140-year-old shopping tradition. across the river in Gateshead, the Sage Gateshead offers musical programming in a modern building from 2004, and the Angel of the North, a large steel sculpture visible from the highway, has become a recognizable landmark of the region. This destination combines industrial heritage, Georgian architecture, and recent cultural projects.
Tyne Bridge
186 m
The Glasshouse
203 m
All Saints' Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
221 m
Live Theatre
118 m
Law Courts
91 m
Customs House
57 m
Trinity House Gate And Chapel
135 m
63, Quayside
31 m
Baltic Chambers
25 m
The Tyne Public House
164 m
Trinity House
149 m
Exchange Buildings
144 m
31, Broad Chare
140 m
33, Broad Chare
146 m
Coronation Buildings
27 m
Trinity House Numbers 7 And 8 (Premises Occupied By Live Theatre)
98 m
Trinity House Banqueting Hall And Board Room
120 m
Mercantile Building
98 m
25B, Broad Chare
88 m
Love Lane Warehouses
172 m
Former Trinity House
85 m
Piers, Wall And Railings South Of Church Of All Saints
204 m
25, King Street
109 m
Wall From Swing Bridge To Quayside Sheds, And Bollards On Top
103 m
25 And 27, Quayside
84 m
Trinity House
131 m
Trinity House Number 12 (school) And Wall And Railings Attached
111 m
Wesley Memorial Fountain
110 mReviews
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