Eiffel Bridge, Ungheni
Eiffel Bridge, Ungheni, Railway bridge in Ungheni, Moldova.
Description
Eiffel Bridge, Ungheni is a steel railway structure spanning the Prut River and crossing the border between Moldova and Romania. Today it carries freight and passenger rail traffic between the two neighboring countries.
History
The bridge was built between 1874 and 1876 and named after Gustave Eiffel, though designed by Russian engineer Nikolai Belelubsky. During World War II, it was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, finally restored in 1946 following wartime demolitions.
Culture
The bridge symbolizes the historical railway connection between two countries and is used by people who cross daily between Moldova and Romania. It represents a period when railways linked regions together and enabled trade between neighbors.
Practical
Access is restricted since the bridge serves as an international border crossing and is monitored by border officials. Visitors should check current border regulations and security requirements before planning a trip.
Did you know?
The bridge bears Gustave Eiffel's name despite being designed by Belelubsky, reflecting the widespread admiration for French engineering in 19th-century Europe. This naming choice shows how important Eiffel's reputation was as a symbol of technological progress at that time.
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