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Žirmūnai Bridge
Bridge in Vilnius / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Žirmūnai Bridge (Lithuanian: Žirmūnų tiltas) is a bridge across Neris River, that connects Žirmūnai and Antakalnis districts of Vilnius. This is a pier ferroconcrete bridge 181 meters (594 ft) long. It has three spans and four piers. The width between handrails is 20 meters (66 ft). The bridge is a 1964 project by an institute in Leningrad. It was built in 1965 by the Second Vilnius Bridge Construction Administration.[1]
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Žirmūnai Bridge Žirmūnų tiltas | |
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Coordinates | 54°41′40″N 25°18′09″E |
Crosses | Neris River |
Locale | Vilnius |
Preceded by | Šilas Bridge |
Followed by | Mindaugas Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 181 metres (594 ft) |
History | |
Construction end | 1965 |
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In 2016, a sculpture called "Royal Apple" (Lithuanian: Karališkas obuolys) was placed under the bridge.[2]