Vídeňský viadukt, Railway viaduct in Štýřice, Czech Republic
The Vídeňský viaduct is a railway bridge in Štýřice that crosses the Svratka River and connects multiple rail lines. The structure carries both passenger and freight trains on routes to Břeclav, Přerov, Jihlava, and surrounding areas.
The bridge was built in the 1830s as part of the first steam railway of the Austrian Empire. Between 1894 and 1897 it underwent extensive reconstruction that reshaped much of its original design.
The name refers to the Vienna connection established by rail, which became central to trade and travel in the region. Today the structure remains part of the protected railway station complex that defines how people move through Brno.
The viaduct is located beside the main railway line in Brno and can be reached on foot or by public transport from the city center. The structure is best viewed from the surrounding streets and pedestrian paths, particularly from the west side.
During the 1890s reconstruction, much of the original viaduct was integrated into an embankment, leaving only the river crossing and select bridge sections visible. This transformation made the structure less obvious to visitors than its early industrial appearance suggested.
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