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Historic suspension bridge in Ozimek

ul. Hutnicza, 46-040 Ozimek (nad rzeką Mała Panew), woj. opolskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Technical Monuments

Historic suspension bridge in Ozimek

A cast-iron chain suspension bridge over the Mała Panew river, opened on 12 September 1827. It is the oldest preserved structure of this type in the world, erected thanks to the skills of the ironworkers from the Małapanew Ironworks. The bridge holds the status of a Monument of History.

Significance

  • Pioneering structural solutions of the early industrial era
  • Testimony to the technical level of iron metallurgy in Upper Silesia

Practical information

Scope

  • Historic cast-iron suspension bridge from 1827
  • Monument of History status

Seasonality and hours

Outdoor site accessible all year round.

Getting there

Ozimek, next to the Museum of Metallurgy of the Mała Panew Valley.

Cost: Wstęp wolny (obiekt w przestrzeni publicznej) Visit duration: 15-30 min Seasonality: Accessible all year Opening hours: Całodobowo

Sposób dojazdu

  • Pieszo

Source: http://muzeum-hutnictwa.eu/2019/01/27/zabytkowy-most-wiszacy/; https://www.ce7.pl/ozimek-najstarszy-wiszacy-most-swiata-i-atrakcje/; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzeum_Hutnictwa_Doliny_Ma%C5%82ej_Panwi_w_Ozimku

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