Sternbrücke, Railway bridge in Altona district, Hamburg, Germany
The Sternbrücke is a railway bridge in Hamburg's Altona district that carries train tracks over a central traffic junction. The structure consists of steel elements that support four tracks and allow trains to pass over the intersecting roadways.
The structure was built in 1893 to support the local railway network and was later expanded to serve growing train traffic in the city. Its construction was part of the infrastructure development that connected Altona with other districts.
The bridge marks an important traffic hub in the district where several streets and paths meet and shape daily life in this area. People use this central location to navigate and connect different parts of the city.
The bridge is visible from various street sides and serves as a landmark for pedestrians and road users in the area. The best views of the structure can be found from the surrounding streets where you can clearly see the steel construction.
The bridge's name does not come from its shape but from the star-shaped arrangement of streets that intersect at this location. This origin of the name is often unknown and surprises visitors who might expect a specific architectural feature.
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