Bridge of Lies
The Bridge of Lies (Romanian: Podul Minciunilor, German: Lügenbrücke) is a legendary pedestrian bridge located in the center of the Transylvanian city of Sibiu in central Romania. There are many legends surrounding the bridge because of its name. It is the first cast iron bridge built in Romania.
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Bridge of Lies in 2015 | |
| Coordinates | 45.798408°N 24.150745°E |
| Crosses | Strada Ocnei |
| Locale | Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Cast iron, Stone |
| Total length | 10.40 metres (34.1 ft) |
| Width | 6 metres (20 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1859 |
| Construction end | 1860 |
| Location | |
Located in the Lesser Square of Sibiu, the bridge crosses Strada Ocnei to connect the Lesser Square to the Huet Square.
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