Princes Bridge, Stone bridge in central Melbourne, Australia
The Princes Bridge stretches across the Yarra River, connecting Swanston Street on the north bank with St Kilda Road on the south bank.
The current structure, completed in 1888, replaced earlier wooden and stone bridges that served Melbourne since the 1840s during its early settlement period.
The bridge forms part of Melbourne's architectural heritage with its granite columns, iron girder arches, and ornate balustrades representing Victorian engineering excellence.
This central crossing point accommodates vehicles, trams, pedestrians, and cyclists while providing direct access to Flinders Street Station and Federation Square.
The bridge design resulted from an 1879 competition won by architect John Grainger, who created plans for what became one of Melbourne's essential river crossings.
Location: City of Melbourne
GPS coordinates: -37.81923,144.96826
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:22
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