Arganzuela Footbridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arganzuela FootbridgePasarela de Arganzuela |
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| Coordinates | 40°23′42″N 3°42′17″W / 40.39500°N 3.70472°W |
| Crosses | Manzanares |
| Locale | Madrid, Spain |
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| Design | Pedestrian bridge |
| Total length | 278 m |
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| Designer | Dominique Perrault |
| Opened | 24 March 2011 |
The Arganzuela Footbridge (also known as Pasarela de Arganzuela in Spanish) is a cool bridge in Madrid, Spain. It's special because it's only for people walking or cycling, not cars! It crosses over the Manzanares River and is a popular spot in the city's big park, Madrid Río.
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What is the Arganzuela Footbridge?
This unique bridge is found in Madrid, Spain. It was built on land that became free after a big highway, the M-30, was moved underground. This helped create the beautiful Madrid Río park.
Who Designed This Bridge?
The Arganzuela Footbridge was designed by a famous architect named Dominique Perrault. The project cost about €13.6 million.
How Was the Bridge Built?
Building work on the bridge started in February 2010. The bridge isn't just one straight path. It's actually made of two separate metal parts that look like giant cones.
- One part of the bridge goes over the Madrid Río park.
- The other part crosses the Manzanares River.
These two parts almost meet in the middle, creating a raised spot. This middle point is a great place to stop and enjoy views of the Madrid Río park. The entire bridge, combining both sections, is 278 meters long. To create its curved shape, special techniques were used to bend the steel plates.
When Did the Bridge Open?
The Arganzuela Footbridge officially opened on March 24, 2011. At first, it was only open during the day.
Images for kids
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A view of the inside of the bridge.
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The bridge lit up at night.
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See also
In Spanish: Puente monumental de Arganzuela para niños
