Ileana Calotescu
A sepia photo is very appropriate to present a historical bridge in Romania. It is an old bridge built between 1890 and 1895 to ensure the rail link between Bucharest and Constanța. When it was completed it became the longest bridge in Europe and the second longest in the world. The bridge was designed by Romanian engineer Anghel Saligny. The bridge was inaugurated on September 14, 1895, in the presence of all the officials of the time and of King Carol I.
As a test on the opening, a convoy of 15 locomotives sped at 60 km / h, followed by a train reserved for ‘guests’, at 80 km / h.
During the entire period of crossing the bridge, Saligny was in a boat under the bridge. The gesture was more than significant. The creator of the bridge has guaranteed with his life the resistance of the bridge.
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Did you know that the oldest bridge is over 3500 years old?
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What a great piece of history to still be around. Wonderful story and picture.
The picture is amazing. Bridges are fun to walk around. They separate human traffic from nature’s traffic and yet, eventually they are toppled by nature!
That is a beautiful bridge and I love the sky and all.
Stunning view of the bridge. Thanks for sharing interesting info. I didn’t know that.
I like what the photos look like in sepia. The information is interesting
This bridge is part of our history.
great nice and interesting post…
Thank you , Hamza! I’m glad you find it interesting.