Pont de la Machine, Pedestrian bridge on Rhône River in Geneva, Switzerland
The iron bridge extends 160 meters across the Rhône River where the waters flow out from Lake Geneva into the urban center.
The first hydraulic machine that gave its name to the bridge was built in 1709 by Joseph Abeille to pump water for city fountains.
The structure now houses Quartier Libre SIG, a space dedicated to exhibitions about environment, heritage, humanitarian causes, and visual arts.
The pedestrian crossing connects both banks of the Rhône River and provides access to the exhibition center with free admission every day.
During summers 2014 and 2015, the bridge featured a temporary swimming pool shaped like the Swiss cross to commemorate Geneva's bicentennial.
Location: Genève-Cité
Location: Geneva
Length: 160 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Geneva
Address: Pont de la Machine 1
GPS coordinates: 46.20555,6.14502
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:47
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