Pont des Morts, Medieval stone bridge in Metz, France.
The Pont des Morts spans across the Moselle River with multiple arches connecting the rue des Roches to boulevard Robert Serot in Metz.
Built between 1282 and 1312, the bridge replaced a wooden structure authorized by Bishop Conrad von Scharfenberg, who initiated its construction in 1222.
The bridge derives its name from a medieval tax where Saint-Nicolas Hospital collected and sold clothes from deceased citizens to fund bridge maintenance.
The stone bridge serves as a primary crossing point over the Moselle River, connecting different neighborhoods of Metz for pedestrians and vehicles.
An ancient arch from 1484 remains sealed within the bridge embankment and now functions as a vault for neighboring house cellars.
Location: Metz
GPS coordinates: 49.11960,6.17061
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
Metz offers numerous scenic locations that highlight its history and architectural development. The city features notable buildings such as Saint-Étienne Cathedral with its 6,500 square meters of stained glass from the 13th to the 20th century, the Neo-Romanesque New Temple with its reflections on the Moselle, and the Gare-Palais built in 1908 with its clock tower and carved stone details. The Botanical Garden hosts collections of rare plants and a greenhouse showcasing tropical and Mediterranean vegetation, while the Water Plan near the city center offers interesting views with reflections on the water surface. Remnants of the past are visible throughout the city. Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains Basilica, a Roman structure from the 4th century converted into a church, stands next to the Cour d'Or Museum located in medieval buildings displaying Roman remains and regional art collections. The Imperial Quarter reveals neo-Romanesque and neo-Renaissance architecture from 1871-1918, with stone facades and characteristic decorative elements. From Mount Saint-Quentin at 358 meters above sea level, one can observe the valley of the Moselle and the urban complex. These sites form a varied visual journey through the city's historical eras and architectural styles.
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Temple Neuf, Metz
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Opéra-Théâtre de Metz Métropole
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École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie
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Abbey of Saint-Arnould
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Marché Couvert
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Temple de Garnison
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Place d'Armes
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Palais de Justice de Metz
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Covered Market
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Maison natale de Verlaine
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Medieval houses in Metz
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Verrière occidentale de la cathédrale de Metz
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Jardin Boufflers
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Palais des Treize
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Place Saint-Étienne
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Hôtel du Parlement
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Caserne du Cloître de Metz
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Port of Saint-Marcel
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Collégiale Saint-Sauveur de Metz
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Chapelle Sainte-Constance de Metz
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Immeubles, 1, 2, 3, 6, 6bis, 7, 11 place de la Comédie
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Orgue de tribune de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
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Hôtel du Parlement de Metz
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Orgue de triforium de la cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz
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Immeuble, 8 rue de la Haye
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Maisons, 10 place Saint-Etienne
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Immeuble, 42, rue Saint-Marcel
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