Most żelazny w Opatówku

The iron bridge spans an artificial moat with four main cast iron girders connected by bolts, measuring 13.8 meters in length and 3.5 meters in width.

Built in 1824, the bridge served as a crossing point over the moat that once protected the palace of General Józef Zajączek and the former Archbishop's castle.

The bridge represents early 19th-century industrial engineering, with its cast iron components likely manufactured at the Roechling brothers' foundry in Saxony.

The bridge underwent major renovations between 2010 and 2011, including the reconstruction of decorative railings based on historical photographs and archival documents.

The structure stands as the oldest surviving iron bridge in Poland, maintaining its original load-bearing elements despite centuries of exposure.

Location: Opatówek

Length: 13.8 m

GPS coordinates: 51.73590,18.20830

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:43