The historic Grand-Pont bridge in Lausanne, Switzerland
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The historic Grand-Pont stone arch bridge spanning the Flon Valley in Lausanne, Switzerland. Built in 1844 and designed by engineer Adrien Pichard, this 170-meter-long stone arch bridge features two tiers of arcades, though the lower tier was largely buried when the valley was backfilled in the 19th century. Today, the upper level remains a central landmark and active transit corridor in the heart of the city.
The historic Grand-Pont stone arch bridge spanning the Flon Valley in Lausanne, Switzerland. Built in 1844 and designed by engineer Adrien Pichard, this 170-meter-long stone arch bridge features two tiers of arcades, though the lower tier was largely buried when the valley was backfilled in the 19th century. Today, the upper level remains a central landmark and active transit corridor in the heart of the city.