Monday, March 03, 2008

Gamle Bybro


As with my introductory post of Hornindal Bridge, this month's contribution to Broer som Binder (Bridges between) is again from Norway.

This is the Gamle Bybro, in Trondheim which has views of the old warehouses lining the River Nidelva. The current bridge was built in 1861 to replace an older one from 1681. Just beyond is a special bicycle lift to help cyclists negotiate Brubakken Hill.


It was closed to traffic the day we visited as you can see from this picture taken from the windows of the road-train.


This was the view from the bridge looking upstream.

A full list of participants to Broer som Binder can be found on Runes TX-blog.

21 comments:

  1. Great picture from my wifes hometown, Trondheim. This bridge is a beautiful one.
    Have you seen mine?

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  3. Beautiful bridge and interesting words to go along with description. I am participating in the bridges too so please come and see mine although I am not on the list.

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  4. Den kjenner jeg vet du. En berømt sak for oss trøndere..., har den på lur i billedarkivet jeg også, men valgte en annen variant denne gangen. Men broen over Nodelven til Solsiden, DEN har blitt postet.

    Fine bilder på en dag med oppholdsvær :-)))

    Fin uke til deg og dine.

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  5. I really appreciates this. I am not from Trondheim myself, but every Norwegian knows about this bridge and it is a symbol for the town.

    Very well done!

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  6. That is an interesting bridge, I have only seen something similar in a film, from over seas, can't remember the name of it right now. Have always wonder why the roof over the train. Maybe to avoid stones falling down, or what? Great shot!!

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  7. Beautiful pictures from a town I never have been to.

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  8. Hopefully you had the opportunity to visit more of Geirangers surroundings when being at Sunmøre and Trøndelag.If not you have to return.
    Beautiful bridges both in Horningdal and Trondheim

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  9. Lovely pictures of the bridge.
    I have never been to Trondheim.
    Wishing you a nice week! :)

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  10. Wow!! Gamle Bybroen!! Wonderful photos!! The bridge is beautiful and so is your photo!!
    Have a nice day

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  11. Hello

    I'm new and want to say hey...and it's some amazing picture you have here.

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  12. Beautiful photos of/from Gamle Bybro in Trondheim, well done.

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  13. Beautiful bridge, beautiful town....

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  14. Love the photo of the river. It has that very European feel because most European cities are located on and around the river.

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  15. Beautiful photo!
    I have never been there, but I hope...

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  16. I doubt my town in Canada had any bridges in 1861, and definitely NOT in 1681!

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  17. I know this brigde. Visit it last summer and I will go to Trondheim again. It is a very nice place.

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