Millennium Bridge, Steel suspension footbridge in London, England
The Millennium Bridge spans 325 meters across the River Thames, connecting St Paul's Cathedral to the Tate Modern with its aluminum structure.
Opened in June 2000 to mark the turn of the millennium, the bridge required extensive modifications and reopened in 2002 due to unexpected lateral movements.
The bridge creates a direct pedestrian route between two major London landmarks: St Paul's Cathedral on the north bank and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on the south.
The four-meter-wide structure accommodates up to 5,000 pedestrians at once, offering a car-free crossing between the City of London and Southwark.
Engineers installed 37 dampers to control the lateral movement that earned the bridge its nickname 'Wobbly Bridge' during its first opening.
Location: City of London
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: June 10, 2000
Architects: Norman Foster
Official opening: 2000
Length: 325 m
Longest Span: 144 m
Width: 4 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: aluminium
Address: Thames Embankment, London EC4V 3QH, UK EC4V 3QH
Phone: +442076063030
Website: https://cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/visit-the-city/art-architecture/Pages/bridges.aspx
GPS coordinates: 51.51017,-0.09844
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:34
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Bridges have connected shores, valleys and communities for centuries. This collection presents significant bridge structures from different periods and regions. From medieval stone arches to modern steel constructions, these works demonstrate the evolution of engineering. The 16th-century Rialto Bridge in Venice spans the Grand Canal with a single stone arch. The Golden Gate in San Francisco extends 2.7 kilometers, connecting the city with northern California. In Singapore, the Helix Bridge forms a pedestrian connection across Marina Bay with its double spiral structure. These constructions serve practical functions in urban transport while defining the skylines of their cities. They document technical solutions to geographic obstacles and show different approaches to bridge building across the centuries.
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