Passerelle Masaryk, Suspension bridge in Vaise district, Lyon, France
The Passerelle Masaryk spans across the Saône River with two sections supported by three stone pillars and measures 85.2 meters in length.
Local residents funded the construction of this bridge, which opened in 1831 and survived German bombing attempts during World War II in 1944.
The bridge received its current name in 1931 to honor Tomáš Masaryk, the first president and founder of Czechoslovakia.
The 6.5-meter-wide structure serves pedestrians and cyclists, connecting the Vaise and Croix-Rousse neighborhoods across the Saône River.
The central pier of the bridge stands on wooden piles protected by rock formations that require periodic reinforcement to maintain stability.
Location: Lyon
Official opening: June 17, 1831
GPS coordinates: 45.77830,4.80930
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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