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Fribourg's 1834 suspension bridge recalled as a marvel of its era
Original: 🇨🇭 Fribourg in the 1830s: the cathedral tower above the Sarine, a suspension bridge strung across the valley like a thre
A look back at Fribourg, Switzerland in the 1830s shows the cathedral tower rising above the Sarine river, with a suspension bridge spanning the valley below. Opened in 1834, that bridge stretched 273 metres and was at the time the longest suspension bridge in the world. Period imagery also shows a family with goats resting nearby, offering a glimpse of everyday life.
Why now: Historical imagery of Fribourg and its record-setting 1834 suspension bridge is drawing fresh interest online
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- 🇨🇭 Fribourg in the 1830s: the cathedral tower above the Sarine, a suspension bridge strung across the valley like a thread, and a family in straw hats resting with their goats. That bridge opened in 1834. With a span of 273 metres, it was then the longest suspension bridge in… · fascinatingeurope@vivaldi.net
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