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Roman bridge - Trier

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The Römerbrücke (Roman bridge) was built by the Romans to cross the Moselle (Mosel) River at Trier. Not only is this bridge the oldest still standing in Germany, but most of the pillars are the original Roman (dark basalt) stonework, dating from about 150 A.D. The current Roman bridge is the third one built at this location since Trier was founded in 16 B.C.

Photo © Hyde Flippo