- Address: Mītavas tilts, Jelgava, Jelgavas pilsēta, Latvijas Republika;
- Sightseeing: Yannis Caxse boulevard;
- Built: in the XVII century;
- Length: 152 m.
In the capital of the Duchy of Courland in Jelgava there are many interesting sights , one of them is the pedestrian bridge of Mitava. This is a modern building, which is part of the reconstruction project of the boulevard Jānis Čakse. The embankment is the most important place in the city and has a deep history, therefore the bridge is a part of the new history of the legendary place.
What is interesting about the Mitau Bridge?
The boulevard of Janis Cakste is located along the Driksyr river bed. It was built in the XVII century on the site of the city fortifications. Thus, the Embankment is a symbol of a peaceful life, in which former fortifications and defenses are not needed. Until 1929 it was called Bachstrasse, then it was renamed in honor of the first president of independent Latvia, Janis Cakste. In 2012, a major reconstruction of the boulevard, thanks to which the landscape of the city has changed a lot.
The most important change was the appearance of a pedestrian bridge. It connects the central part of the city with the island of Pasta. Long since it was inhabited by people, so there once were buildings that finally collapsed only in the middle of the last century. Today, the island is used for city events and is the most important place in Jelgava. Due to the successful location, everyone can get to the bridge at any time and admire the beautiful scenery.
The length of the bridge is 152 meters, and if you take into account another concrete lengthening towards the city, then 200 meters. The construction itself has a slightly sinuous shape and resembles the Latin letter S. The Mitava Bridge is the longest pedestrian-to-bicycle bridge in Latvia. Its width is only 3.5 meters. With rounded handrails, it resembles a metallic snake remotely, and is not devoid of modern refinement.
Where is?
The Mitava Bridge is located in the heart of the city. The bridge starts at the intersection of Driksas iela and Jana Cakstes bulvaris. Therefore it is easiest to get on the bridge from the Boulevard of Janis Cakste.