The only remaining 'Eiffel Bridge' in Asia.

According to researcher Tim Doling, in 1872, Eiffel's representative office opened in Saigon, and the Mống Bridge, spanning the Tàu Hũ Canal and connecting District 1 and Khánh Hội (now District 4), was the first structure built there. The Mống Bridge is believed to be the only remaining "Eiffel" bridge in Asia.

Sketches by architect Nguyen Khanh Vu

The Rainbow Bridge is 128 meters long and 5.2 meters wide (with a 0.5-meter wide pedestrian walkway), constructed of steel, and styled after bridges in Europe at the end of the 19th century. It was one of the most important bridges in Saigon at that time.

Sketch by architect Phan Đình Trung

Later, during the construction of the Saigon River Tunnel and the East-West Highway, the bridge was dismantled and then reassembled almost to its original form, but its function was changed to a pedestrian bridge. It was repainted (changed to green), the foundation pillars were reinforced, and artistic lighting was added. Currently, the bridge is a popular spot for wedding photos and check-ins among young people.

Sketch by architect Nguyen Van Thien Quan

Sketch by architect Phan Đình Trung

Sketch by architect Hoang Huu Dat

Structural details of the Mống Bridge - sketches by architect Linh Hoàng

Sketch by architect Pham Minh Duc

Sketches by architect Tran Thai Nguyen

Sketch by architect Phung The Huy

Sketches by fashion designer Le Quang Khanh

Sketch by architect Tran Xuan Hong.

Sketch by architect Bui Hoang Bao

Paintings by architect Bui Hoang Bao

Sketches by artist Tran Binh Minh

Sketch by architect Tran Xuan Hong.

A view from under the Rainbow Bridge - a sketch by architect Linh Hoang.

(*): Because of its arched shape resembling a rainbow spanning the river, the French call it Arc-en-ciel (meaning rainbow bridge), while the Vietnamese call it Cau Mong (Rainbow Bridge). Built on order from the French company Messageries Maritimes, the bridge is also known as Pont des Messageries Maritimes.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/goc-ky-hoa-cau-eiffel-duy-nhat-con-sot-lai-o-chau-a-185241214204620362.htm