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with view of St. Paul’s Dome
The Millennium Bridge, formally referred to as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a metal suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London, England, linking Bankside with the Metropolis of London. It’s owned and maintained by Bridge Home Estates, a charitable belief overseen by the Metropolis of London Company. Building started in 1998, and it initially opened on 10 June 2000.
Londoners nicknamed it the "Wobbly Bridge" after pedestrians skilled an alarming swaying movement on its opening day. The bridge was closed later that day and, after two days of restricted entry, it was closed once more for nearly two years in order that modifications and repairs could possibly be made to maintain the bridge secure and cease the swaying movement. It reopened in February 2002.
The bridge is positioned between Southwark Bridge and Blackfriars Railway Bridge. Its southern finish is close to the Globe Theatre, the Bankside Gallery, and Tate Trendy, whereas its northern finish is subsequent to the Metropolis of London Faculty beneath St Paul’s Cathedral. The bridge’s alignment is such {that a} clear view (i.e. a "terminating vista") of St Paul’s south facade is introduced from throughout the river, framed by the bridge helps.
Posted by Kurtsview on 2023-02-18 15:53:08
Tagged: , Nice-Britian , England , London , Thames-River , bridge , St.Paul’s , city-center , Millenium-Bridge
