Venta Brick Bridge, Kuldīga, Latvia

The clay brick bridge across the Venta built in 1874 is one of the longest of this type of bridge in Europe. The bridge was built according to the road standards of the 19th century (500 feet long and 26 feet wide) so that two carriages could pass each other. The bridge was repaired in 1926 after it was damaged by the Germans during World War I.

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Part of the Russian Empire (Latvia)

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Roberts Zeltiņš (4 months ago)
Really beautiful, recommend visiting "Ventas rumba" while you're at it!

DARREN MACKRILL (2 years ago)
Widest waterfall in Europe

Angelika Lall (2 years ago)
Historical old bridge and beautiful view to waterfall.

Marius Rimkus (2 years ago)
Amazing view.

Konrad (konradstravelling) (3 years ago)
Beautiful view and the widest waterfall in Europe. Definitely worth the drive out to see it

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