The most remarkable bridges in Strasbourg

Tourists in France are offered the most interesting excursions. You can tour the southern part of the country and enjoy the sea sunsets. You can take a forced march through the wonderful museums of Paris. But one of the most educational and exciting excursions is the bridges of Strasbourg .

Pheasant Bridge

The Pheasant Bridge is notable for the fact that it is a drawbridge. Every half hour, its parts open and turn, allowing river trams to pass. Since ancient times, craftsmen's ships sailed across the bridge, carrying their numerous goods to Little France.

Bridge Saint Martin

It offers a beautiful view of the restaurant of the same name, preserved from ancient times. The attraction is its huge terrace, entwined with evergreen ivy. Hundreds of tourists take the most beautiful selfies here.

Crow Bridge

In the old days, the Crow Bridge was very popular among local onlookers. It was called the bridge of child killers. In ancient times, the most inveterate criminals were impaled and drowned in cages here.

Later they began to punish for lesser crimes. The culprit was first put on display in a cage for everyone to see, and then pushed off the bridge into the cold waters of Ill. If the criminal surfaced, he was given the opportunity to leave the city and start his life over.

Pont Sainte-Madeleine

The Pont Sainte-Madeleine was originally made of wood. But then they rebuilt a stone version of it. From the bridge it is convenient to admire the majestic Rogan Palace. This place is also notable for the fact that the waters of Ill are clearly visible.

Standing on the bridge, you can watch moving schools of fish and muskrats in completely clear water. There are also a couple of white swans constantly swimming here, waiting for generous treats from pedestrians.

Royal Bridge

This bridge has been constantly rebuilt over the past three hundred years. But in the latest version it has acquired a very attractive appearance. It offers an attractive panorama with two famous objects - the Church of St. Paul and the Auvergne Bridge. This makes for some attractive selfies.

Covered bridges

Covered bridges are not currently covered bridges. These are ordinary static structures with wooden elements. However, they are notable for their history. During the Middle Ages, they formed part of the fortress wall. Therefore, they had metal canopies and loopholes where the city was defended during sieges.