Casino Du Pont Neuf Toulouse
Note that the bridge, which is free to access at all times, is also known as the Pont de Pierre and the Grand Pont. Despite dating back to the 1500s, Pont Neuf is French for New Bridge, so-called for its comparison to an older bridge that once stood beside it. The Pont Neuf crosses the Garonne River in the downtown district of Toulouse. Pont Neuf is located in an area of Toulouse known for its interesting historical sites. The neighborhood is home to 263 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that works for your stay. Staying Near Pont Neuf. You can choose from 310 hotels and accommodations within a mile of Pont Neuf, including these options. Hotels near Casino Barriere Toulouse, Toulouse on Tripadvisor: Find 9,015 traveler reviews, 27,442 candid photos, and prices for 30 hotels near Casino Barriere Toulouse in Toulouse, France.
Pont Neuf, Toulouse | |
| Coordinates | 43°35′58″N1°26′19″E / 43.599307°N 1.438724°ECoordinates: 43°35′58″N1°26′19″E / 43.599307°N 1.438724°E |
|---|---|
| Crosses | Garonne River |
| Locale | Toulouse |
| Official name | Pont de Pierre[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Longest span | approximately 30 metres (98 ft)[2] |
| No. of spans | 7[2] |
| History | |
| Designer | Jacques Le Mercier (Lemercier) Pierre Souffron[2] |
| Construction start | 1544[2] |
| Construction end | 1632[2] |
| Location | |
The Pont Neuf, French for 'New Bridge' (a.k.a.Pont de Pierre and Grand Pont),[1] is a 16th-century bridge in Toulouse, in the South of France.
Construction[edit]
Original planning for the bridge started in 1542 by the assembly of a committee of master masons and carpenters. Construction started on the foundations in 1544;[2] the first arch was started in 1614.[1] The bridge was finished in 1632, and was inaugurated on 19 October 1659.
The bridge is not symmetrical; the longest arch is the third from the right-hand bank. The openings through the piers were originally supposed to represent the face and mane of a lion.[1] A triumphal archway added in 1686 constricted traffic and was removed in 1860.[1]
It is 220m long[citation needed], and has 7 arches.
References[edit]
- ^ abcdeWhitney, Charles S. (2003) [1929]. Bridges of the World: Their Design and Construction. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications. pp. 132–134. ISBN0-486-42995-4.
- ^ abcdefPont-Neuf at Structurae
External links[edit]
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