Sigismund Augustus Bridge, Renaissance wooden bridge across Vistula River in Warsaw, Poland
The bridge extended 500 meters over the Vistula River with 22 spans, each measuring between 22 and 24 meters in width.
Built between 1568 and 1573 under King Sigismund II Augustus, the structure stood as Europe's longest wooden bridge until its collapse from ice floes in 1603.
The bridge construction marked a transition from ferry transportation to permanent river crossing, transforming Warsaw's urban development and daily life patterns.
The central section contained an opening mechanism that allowed ships to pass through, combining pedestrian crossing functionality with maritime navigation requirements.
The structure required 100,000 florins from the royal treasury and featured innovative engineering solutions by Italian architect Erazm Giotto.
Length: 500 m
GPS coordinates: 52.25300,21.01600
Latest update: May 11, 2025 22:17
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