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Grunwald Bridge
Grunwald Bridge ( pl, Most Grunwaldzki) is a suspension bridge over the river Oder in Wrocław, Poland, built between 1908 and 1910. Initially the bridge was called the Imperial Bridge (''Kaiserbrücke''), then the Bridge of Freedom (''Freiheitsbrücke''). The architectural design of the bridge was by a city councilor, Richard Plüddemann. The bridge opened on 10 October 1910 in the presence of Emperor Wilhelm II. It is one of the longest bridges of its kind in Poland, being 112.5 meters long, 18 meters wide, and weighing 2.3 thousand tons. It was constructed of Silesian granite. The bridge was damaged during World War II but by September 1947 it was repaired and reopened. Presently, the national road 98 and a tram A tram (called a streetcar or trolley in North America) is a rail vehicle that travels on tramway tracks on public urban streets; some include segments on segregated right-of-way. The tramlines or networks operated as public transport are ... line runs a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oder River
The Oder ( , ; Czech, Lower Sorbian and ; ) is a river in Central Europe. It is Poland's second-longest river in total length and third-longest within its borders after the Vistula and Warta. The Oder rises in the Czech Republic and flows through western Poland, later forming of the border between Poland and Germany as part of the Oder–Neisse line. The river ultimately flows into the Szczecin Lagoon north of Szczecin and then into three branches (the Dziwna, Świna and Peene) that empty into the Bay of Pomerania of the Baltic Sea. Names The Oder is known by several names in different languages, but the modern ones are very similar: English and ; Czech, Polish, and , ; (); Medieval Latin: ''Od(d)era''; Renaissance Latin: ''Viadrus'' (invented in 1534). Ptolemy knew the modern Oder as the Συήβος (''Suebos''; Latin ''Suevus''), a name apparently derived from the Suebi, a Germanic people. While he also refers to an outlet in the area as the Οὐιαδούα ''Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridges Of Poland
This is a list of bridges in Poland. Bolesławiec *Bolesławiec rail viaduct Bydgoszcz *Fordoński Bridge *Esperanto Bridge "Most Esperanto" in Polish Gdańsk *Third Millennium John Paul II BridgeGrudziądz *Bridge near GrudziądzKraków *Bridge across the Nowohucka Route *Dębnicki Bridge *Grunwaldzki Bridge in Kraków *Kotlarski Bridge *Powstańców Śląskich Bridge *Zwierzyniecki Bridge in KrakówKonin *Bridge of the European Union (Kronin), Bridge of the European Union (Most Unii Europejskiej), the first extradosed bridge in PolandBiliszczuk J, Onysyk J, Barcik W, Toczkiewicz R and Tukendorf A (2017)[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Nouveau Architecture In Wrocław
Art is a diverse range of human behavior, human activity, and resulting product, that involves creative or imagination, imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas. There is no generally agreed definition of what constitutes art, and its interpretation has varied greatly throughout history and across cultures. In the Western tradition, the three classical branches of visual art are painting, sculpture, and architecture. Theatre, dance, and other performing arts, as well as literature, music, film and other media such as interactive media, are included in a broader definition of the arts. Until the 17th century, ''art'' referred to any skill or mastery and was not differentiated from crafts or sciences. In modern usage after the 17th century, where aesthetic considerations are paramount, the fine arts are separated and distinguished from acquired skills in general, such as the decorative arts, decorative or applied arts. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridges Completed In 1910
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually something that is otherwise difficult or impossible to cross. There are many different designs of bridges, each serving a particular purpose and applicable to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on factors such as the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, and the material used to make it, and the funds available to build it. The earliest bridges were likely made with fallen trees and stepping stones. The Neolithic people built boardwalk bridges across marshland. The Arkadiko Bridge (dating from the 13th century BC, in the Peloponnese) is one of the oldest arch bridges still in existence and use. Etymology The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' traces the origin of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suspension Bridges In Poland
Suspension or suspended may refer to: Science and engineering * Suspension (topology), in mathematics * Suspension (dynamical systems), in mathematics * Suspension of a ring, in mathematics * Suspension (chemistry), small solid particles suspended in a liquid **Colloidal suspension * Cell suspension or suspension culture, in biology * Suspension (mechanics), system allowing a machine to move smoothly with reduced shock * The superstructure of a suspension bridge * Suspensory behavior, arboreal locomotion of primates * Magnetic suspension, a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields * Car suspension Temporary revocation of privileges * Suspension (punishment), temporary exclusion as a punishment ** Suspension from the UK parliament ** Suspension (Catholic canonical penalty) * Suspension of driving privileges ("suspended driver's license") * Administrative License Suspension (ALS), US, driving license suspension without a court hearing Entert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridges In Wrocław
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually something that is otherwise difficult or impossible to cross. There are many different designs of bridges, each serving a particular purpose and applicable to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on factors such as the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, and the material used to make it, and the funds available to build it. The earliest bridges were likely made with fallen trees and stepping stones. The Neolithic people built boardwalk bridges across marshland. The Arkadiko Bridge (dating from the 13th century BC, in the Peloponnese) is one of the oldest arch bridges still in existence and use. Etymology The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' traces the origin of the wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trams In Wrocław
The Wrocław tram system ( pl, Tramwaje we Wrocławiu) is the tram system in Wrocław, Poland. Having first opened for service on 10 July 1877 with horsecars, it is the third oldest tramway in Poland (after Warsaw and Szczecin). The system uses . and is operated by ''Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne we Wrocławiu (MPK Wrocław)''. The network consists of 23 lines with a total track length of and line length of , six depots and 20 loops. Network Below is a table of permanent routes as of the 6 June 2022 schedule: There are plans for future lines to the Popowice and Maślice districts. The 3.8 km Popowice segment is planned to follow the Długa, Starogroblowa and Popowicka streets. The Maślicka line will start at the Municipal Stadium (Stadion Miejski) and continue to the intersection of Maślicka street with Główna and Królewiecka. Rolling stock Currently 7 types of trams are operating in Wrocław: Konstal 105Na, Protram 204 WrAs, Protram 205 WrAs, Škoda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. World War II was a total war that directly involved more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries. The major participants in the war threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and deploying the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, mostly among civilians. Tens of millions died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siege Of Breslau
The siege of Breslau, also known as the Battle of Breslau, was a three-month-long siege of the city of Wrocław, Breslau in Lower Silesia, Nazi Germany, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland), lasting to the end of World War II in Europe. From 13 February 1945 to 6 May 1945, German troops in Breslau were besieged by the Soviet forces which encircled the city as part of the Lower Silesian Offensive Operation. The German garrison's surrender on 6 May was followed by the German Instrument of Surrender, surrender of all German forces two days after the battle. Background In August 1944, Adolf Hitler declared the city of Breslau to be a fortress (''German World War II strongholds, Festung''), ordering that it must be defended at all costs. He named Karl Hanke (''Gauleiter'' of Silesia since 1941) to be the city's "Battle Commander" (''Kampfkommandant''). On 19 January 1945, the civilian population was forced to leave. Many thousands died in the bitter cold of the makeshift evacuation;HITL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silesia
Silesia (, also , ) is a historical region of Central Europe that lies mostly within Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic and Germany. Its area is approximately , and the population is estimated at around 8,000,000. Silesia is split into two main subregions, Lower Silesia in the west and Upper Silesia in the east. Silesia has a diverse culture, including architecture, costumes, cuisine, traditions, and the Silesian language (minority in Upper Silesia). Silesia is along the Oder River, with the Sudeten Mountains extending across the southern border. The region contains many historical landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is also rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. The largest city and Lower Silesia's capital is Wrocław; the historic capital of Upper Silesia is Opole. The biggest metropolitan area is the Upper Silesian metropolitan area, the centre of which is Katowice. Parts of the Czech city of Ostrav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Road 98 (Poland)
Droga krajowa nr 98 (translates from Polish language, Polish as ''national road 98'') was a route belonging to National roads in Poland, Polish national roads network. History 1985–2000 The first time route 98 was introduced in 1985, as a part of road network reform. It ran from Wadowice through Maków Podhalański, Jordanów, Rabka, Limanowa, Nowy Sącz, Gorlice, Jasło, Krosno, Sanok, Kuźmina and Bircza to Przemyśl until the year 2000, when as a result of another reform the route 98 was decommissioned and replaced with National road 28 (Poland), road 28 existing to present day. 2011–2019 In 2011, after the A8 autostrada (Poland), Wrocław motorway bypass opened, road 98 was commissioned a second time. It ran entirely through Lower Silesian Voivodeship, leading from Expressway S8 (Poland), expressway S8 at junction ''Kobierzyce'' to Długołęka, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Długołęka. In 2012 road 98 was rerouted – it began on a crossing with National road 5 (P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
