Eiffel Bridge, Ungheni, Railway bridge in Ungheni, Moldova.
The metal bridge spans across the Prut River, connecting Moldova and Romania through a strategic border crossing point at coordinates 47.199889, 27.787083.
Constructed between 1874 and 1876, the bridge opened on April 21, 1877, following designs by Russian engineer Nikolai Belelubsky and named after Gustave Eiffel.
The bridge represents a period of railway expansion in Eastern Europe, marking the establishment of international rail connections between Moldova and Romania.
Border guards supervise the bridge operations, which currently serves as a vital railway link for transportation and trade between the two neighboring countries.
During World War II, the bridge experienced destruction and reconstruction multiple times, with Russian troops demolishing it in 1941 and rebuilding it between 1944 and 1946.
Location: Ungheni
Location: Iași County
Inception: 1874
Architects: Nikolai Belelyubsky
Official opening: April 21, 1877
Part of: Moldova–Romania border
GPS coordinates: 47.19989,27.78708
Latest update: May 15, 2025 14:22
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