Roman Bridge (Trier)

Roman Bridge
Römerbrücke
Coordinates49°45′07″N 6°37′35″E / 49.7519°N 6.6265°E / 49.7519; 6.6265
CrossesMoselle
LocaleTrier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Characteristics
MaterialStone
History
Construction end2nd century AD
Official nameMoselle Bridge
Part ofRoman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier
CriteriaCultural: (i), (iii), (iv), (vi)
Reference367-002
Inscription1986 (10th Session)
Location
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The Roman Bridge (German: Römerbrücke) is an ancient structure in Trier, Germany, over the Moselle. It is the oldest standing bridge in the country, and the oldest Roman bridge north of the Alps.[1] The nine bridge pillars date from the 2nd century AD, replacing two older, wooden bridges that date at least as far back as 17 BC.[1] In Roman times, tossing a coin off of the bridge into the Moselle was an offering of good luck.[1] The upper part was renewed twice, in the early 12th and in the early 18th century, after suffering destruction in war. Along with other Roman and Early Gothic sites in Trier, the bridge was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986 because of its historical importance and architecture.[2]

Historical views

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Further reading

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  • O'Connor, Colin (1993), Roman Bridges, Cambridge University Press, p. 141 (T11), ISBN 0-521-39326-4

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Roman Bridge - Places of Interest".
  2. ^ "Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
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