Vyšehrad Railway Bridge, Rail bridge in Vyšehrad district, Prague, Czech Republic
The Vyšehrad Railway Bridge is a structure spanning the Vltava River that connects the districts of Vyšehrad and Smíchov. It features steel beams and five arches, carrying both train traffic and pedestrians.
The structure was built in 1872 and rebuilt in 1901 to handle Prague's growing transportation demands. This reconstruction created a double-track line that replaced the earlier single-track design.
The bridge stands as a registered cultural monument, reflecting Prague's industrial development in the early 1900s. It shapes the appearance of the riverbank and reminds visitors of when railways transformed the city.
The bridge is visible from outside and can be viewed from the riverbanks or from passing trains. Pedestrians can use the walkways alongside the tracks to see the structure and river.
The structure has no official name and is simply called the railway bridge. This everyday designation became so common that it serves as its only identity.
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