South Bridge
bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The South Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a multiple-arch construction completed in 1788 that spans the Cowgate ravine. It was built to facilitate the city's expansion to the south. This bridge, described as the first urban viaduct of its kind in Europe, connects different parts of Edinburgh's historic center. Its construction was part of a larger effort to overcome geographical barriers and allow for urban development beyond the original medieval layout.123
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