Stormbro, Arch bridge in Copenhagen, Denmark
Stormbro is a stone arch bridge spanning 26 meters across the intersection of Slotsholmen Canal and Frederiksholm Canal in Copenhagen. It connects Stormgade with Vindebrogade and features three distinct arches designed to handle vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic.
The original bridge was built in 1660 at this location, one year after a significant military event in the area. The present bridge was completely redesigned in 1918 by architect Martin Nyrop, replacing the older structure.
The bridge links two important city districts and is used daily by pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles passing between City Hall and Slotsholmen. It forms part of the everyday traffic flow that connects these areas.
The bridge is open to cars, pedestrians, and cyclists, offering multiple ways to cross the canals. The best way to walk is on the wide sidewalks on both sides of the roadway.
The supports bear a Latin inscription with numerals that points to an earlier construction. This detail is hard to spot from close up today, but it tells the story of multiple building cycles at this location.
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