The most eye-catching "event" this summer is none other than the Paris Olympics.
Before the opening of the Paris Olympic Games, there were already many hot spots; after the opening and the start of the games, there were even more hot spots.
All participating athletes are undoubtedly the protagonists of the Olympic Games, but for the Paris Olympics, there is "one" indispensable and best supporting role - Bridge.
At the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, beside the Seine River, boats carrying athletes, coaches, and delegations departed from the Austerlitz Bridge, passed through many historic bridges, and finally arrived at the Trocadéro Square opposite the Eiffel Tower. .
When the world's attention is focused on this romantic city, the "Paris Bridge", which carries countless historical and cultural weights, as one of the symbols of Paris, also plays an important role in this Olympic Games.
Pont Neuf
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics pays homage to "Lovers of the Pont Neuf"
Even before the opening ceremony, the rehearsal of an opening ceremony performer above the Pont Neuf was full of gimmicks. Walking on the wire rope was like "walking in the clouds" and attracted attention. .
At the opening ceremony, a segment was used to pay tribute to the movie "Lovers on the Pont Neuf". As Thomas Joly, the artistic director of the opening ceremony, said: The history of France is also the history of cinema.
"Lovers on the Pont Neuf" is a classic romance film set on the Pont Neuf. It is the most expensive romance film in France and one of the top ten films of the year selected by the French "Cahiers du Cinema". There are also countless fans and tourists because of this The movie went to Xinqiao for a souvenir visit.
Despite its name, the Pont Neuf is the oldest existing bridge in Paris, dating back to the 16th century.
The Pont Neuf is also the first bridge built in stone in Paris and is the longest bridge on the Seine.
What is little known is that it took more than thirty years to build this new bridge. It all started with a decision by King Henry III of France in 1577...
Alexander III Bridge
Connecting the Olympic venues is also the focus of the competition
Likewise The Alexander III Bridge on the Seine River in Paris was built during the 1900 World's Fair.
The Alexandre III Bridge not only connects the two Olympic venues of Paris, the Grand Palais and Les Invalides, but is also the end point of multiple events such as road cycling individual time trials, swimming marathons, triathlons and Paralympic triathlons.
When the Alexander III Bridge was designed, it was expected that a total of more than fifty works of art would be used to decorate the bridge, which is unparalleled and magnificent.
But building this 150-meter-long, 30-meter-wide all-metal bridge requires the latest technological innovation and overcoming many difficulties...
Carrousel Bridge
The stands that witness the "Paris Speed"
Seine River , "playing the leading role" in the Paris Olympics - not only the opening ceremony will be held here, but the marathon, swimming and triathlon swimming competitions will also be held in this river, and it will also be shared with the Carrousel Bridge. Bearing the important responsibility of "grandstand".
Until 17 days before the opening of the Olympic Games, workers were still urgently installing temporary stands on the Carrousel Bridge in front of the Louvre Museum, making many spectators sweat the "Paris Speed".
The Carrousel Bridge was conceived by Antoine Remy Polonceau, a bridge and road engineer at the École Polytechnique. It was a metal bridge with only two piers, making it safer and safer than a suspension bridge. Cheaper and more elegant.
What makes the Carrousel Bridge affordable, strong and beautiful? The documentary "The Bridges of Paris" reveals it for you.
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