The Water Bridge

I came across this fascinating photograph taken in Germany. The Magdeburg Water Bridge as it is famously called plays a major role for the Transportation & Logistics Industry in Germany. The water bridge connects two Shipping canals one located in former West Germany and one in the east.

Because of the continuous cold war between East and West Germany the construction of this wonderful architectural wonder was stranded for almost a century. Though delayed, construction finally began in 1997 and was completed in 2003.

It is a whooping architectural feat achieved by the construction team, which is now stormed by visitors from all over the world. Also, this bridge is now used for shipping freight and cargo efficiently. If you’re wondering why it is such a big deal, just think about how much water that huge ship in the photo would displace? The bridge is designed to easily contain huge amounts of water. Some such canals or aqueducts-as they call them - had been built in history. There are aqueducts in France, Greece, among other places. That in no way demeans the ingenuity of this 21st century version, though.  

Well, I have no words for this. Hats off to the Germans!