Langebro
Langebro (lit. 'Long Bridge') is a bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, connecting Zealandside H. C. Andersens Boulevard to Amagerside Amager Boulevard. It is one of only two bridges to carry motor vehicles across the harbour in central Copenhagen, the other being Knippelsbro.
Langebro | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 55°40′13.08″N 12°34′43.46″E |
| Carries | Motor vehicles, pedestrian and bicycle traffic |
| Crosses | Copenhagen Inner Harbour |
| Locale | City Centre Islands Brygge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Bascule bridge |
| Total length | 250 metres (820 ft) |
| Clearance above | 7 metres (23 ft) |
| History | |
| Designer | Kaj Gottlob |
| Construction start | 1949 |
| Construction end | 1954 |
| Location | |
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