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Römerbrücke (Trier)
Encyclopedia
The Roman Bridge is an ancient structure in Trier
, Germany
, over the Mosel
. It is the oldest standing bridge in the country. The bridge pillars date from the 2nd century AD.
Trier
Trier, historically called in English Treves is a city in Germany on the banks of the Moselle. It is the oldest city in Germany, founded in or before 16 BC....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, over the Mosel
Moselle River
The Moselle is a river flowing through France, Luxembourg, and Germany. It is a left tributary of the Rhine, joining the Rhine at Koblenz. A small part of Belgium is also drained by the Mosel through the Our....
. It is the oldest standing bridge in the country. The bridge pillars date from the 2nd century AD.
External links
- Traianus – Technical investigation of Roman public works
- Site of the Römerbrücke in Google Maps