World’s longest rope bridge will soon be inaugurated in Hungary – photos
The inauguration of the world’s longest rope bridge is a matter of great anticipation. Now, new pictures have been taken, showing the bridge of National Unity.
Near Sátoraljaújhely, the 700-metre-long rope bridge will connect Szár Hill and Vár Hill, held aloft by six steel cables. This landmark structure will put Hungary in the Guinness World Records.
A few kilometres from the Slovakian border in eastern Hungary, the bridge that weighs hundreds of tonnes is being built as a tourist attraction. It will undoubtedly be a challenge for tourists who are afraid of heights to cross the bridge, but it is reassuring that the bridge will be so stable that it will not swing out of place even in high winds. According to VG, the centre of the bridge will be covered with large glass panels, increasing the sense of space.
Unexpectedly, the Czechs have also entered the ‘competition’, having built a 721-meter-long cable-stayed bridge in Dolni Morava, which exceeds the size of the Hungarian bridge. However, the Czech architects have included the fixed, double-sided ground walkway in the length of the bridge, so the Hungarian cable-stayed bridge will end up being longer.
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- Stunning visuals: Magical new bridge planned between Hungary and Slovakia, details HERE.
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