Vanšu Bridge

The Vanšu Bridge extends 625 meters across the Daugava River with its steel construction supported by cables connected to tall pylons on both sides.

Built during the Soviet period and opened in 1981, the structure was initially named Gorky Bridge after the street it crossed in central Riga.

The bridge's name derives from the Latvian word for nautical rigging, reflecting the maritime heritage of this Baltic port city.

The 28-meter-wide bridge carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, connecting the central district of Riga with the Pardaugava area across the river.

The bridge includes protective barriers along its cables, installed following incidents of unauthorized climbing attempts on the structure.

Location: Riga

Official opening: 1981

Height: 109 m

Length: 625 m

Width: 28 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 56.94954,24.09130

Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:16