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3 unusual facts about Svatopluk Čech Bridge


Svatopluk Čech Bridge

Up to 1961 the roadway was made of wood – a hard species named Jarrah from Australia.

The bridge was named after recently died Czech writer Svatopluk Čech (1846–1908); its opening became feat of Czech nation.

During occupation of Czech lands by Nazis name of the bridge was changed (1940–45) to Mendel Bridge (Mendelův most), after Gregor Mendel (of German ethnicity).



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