Johanniterbrücke, Road bridge in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
The Johanniterbrücke is a road bridge that crosses the Rhine in Basel and links two parts of the city. Its iron structure supports two traffic lanes alongside pedestrian walkways and cycling paths, with tram tracks running along its length.
Built in 1882, it became the third Rhine crossing in Basel. Tram tracks were added in 1924, making it a key hub for public transportation.
The name comes from the Knights Hospitaller, a medieval order that was active in Basel. Today it serves as a daily crossing point linking different neighborhoods together.
The bridge accommodates multiple forms of transport with separate paths for cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and trams. Navigation is straightforward as designated routes are clearly marked and the structure leads directly toward St. Johanns-Tor.
At one end of the bridge stands St. Johanns-Tor, one of only three surviving medieval gates from Basel's original city walls. It now sits as a relic next to the modern crossing, marking where the old fortification once stood.
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