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Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany looks so different from the other bridges you see around – a rare and ingenious bridge that’s meant for sailing. It crosses over the Elbe River and connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal. These two canals are part of the extensive waterways in Europe, from France to Poland and the Baltic Sea.
A bridge filled with water is called an aqueduct, so Magdeburg Water Bridge is technically an aqueduct and not a bridge. However, it is navigable by large boats unlike other aqueducts. With a total length of 918 metres (3,012 feet), Magdeburg Water Bridge is by far the longest navigable aqueduct in the world. It’s an outstanding engineering feat you need to see in your lifetime.
Don’t miss this unique bridge when you visit Germany.
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