The Akmeņu (Stone) Bridge (initially – October Bridge) was built in 1957. Designers of the project: G. Popov and K. Yakovlev (Moscow).
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Built in Stalin’s style, a bridge that crosses the Daugava river, constructed during 2 years and opened in 1957 (named as October Bridge), the Stone Bridge in Riga is the only crossing point for the city’s tram system, as well as a great bridge to cross the river on foot and enjoy the view on both banks.
The sidewalks are 3.5 meters wide with railings decorated with ornaments, its total length is 503m, and width 27m with main material used as steel.
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