Hämeensilta
Hämeensilta (the ″Häme Bridge″) is a bridge in Tampere, Finland, crossing the Tammerkoski rapids. The main street of Tampere, Hämeenkatu, runs along the bridge, connecting the Kyttälä district to the western parts of the city center. Hämeensilta is one of the city's best known landmarks, especially famous for the statues on the rails of the bridge. The arches of the bridge are made of concrete and they are coated with a red granite. The 68-metre-long (223 ft) Hämeensilta was completed in 1929. It is named after the Finnish name of the Tavastia province.
Hämeensilta | |
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Hämeensilta and the Tampere Theatre | |
| Coordinates | 61°29′52.5″N 023°45′49.0″E |
| Carries | cars, bicycles, pedestrians |
| Crosses | Tammerkoski |
| Locale | Tampere, Finland |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Width | 28.5 m (94 ft) |
| Clearance above | 40 m (131 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Location | |
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