The historic railway bridge over the rive Daugava on the Riga - Bolderaja line was first opened in 1873. It was re-constructed in 1914. The bridge was damaged during the first world war in 1917 and fully blown up during the second world war in 1944. The present bridge was built between 1947 and 1950. The bridge is near the Riga railway junction.Whether it's an almost vertical shuttle up a mountain or a voyage aboard a luxury carriage, a rail journey can be a unforgettable experience. So climb aboard and watch the landscape roll past through my blog. Discover the beauty of the world on trains. I will be happy to hear from you. E. Mail me on ravindrar@sltnet.lk
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Railway Bridge Over the River Daugava , Riga, Latvia.
The historic railway bridge over the rive Daugava on the Riga - Bolderaja line was first opened in 1873. It was re-constructed in 1914. The bridge was damaged during the first world war in 1917 and fully blown up during the second world war in 1944. The present bridge was built between 1947 and 1950. The bridge is near the Riga railway junction.
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