According to researcher Tim Doling, in 1872, Mr. Eiffel's representative office opened in Saigon, and the Mong Bridge across Tau Hu Canal connecting District 1 and Khanh Hoi (now District 4) was the first construction. Mong Bridge is considered the only remaining "Eiffel" bridge in Asia.
Sketch by Architect Nguyen Khanh Vu
Mong Bridge is 128 m long, 5.2 m wide (pedestrian sidewalk is 0.5 m wide), steel frame, in the style of European bridges in the late 19th century. This was one of the most important bridges in Saigon at that time.
Sketch by Architect Phan Dinh Trung
Later, when constructing the Saigon River Tunnel and the East-West Highway, the bridge was dismantled and then reassembled almost as it was, but its function was changed to a pedestrian bridge, repainted (turned to blue), reinforced with foundation pillars and added artistic lighting. Currently, the bridge is a popular wedding photography and check-in spot for young people.
Sketch by Architect Nguyen Van Thien Quan
Sketch by Architect Phan Dinh Trung
Sketch by Architect Hoang Huu Dat
Structural details of Mong bridge - sketch by architect Linh Hoang
Sketch by Architect Pham Minh Duc
Sketch by Architect Tran Thai Nguyen
Sketch by Architect Phung The Huy
Sketch by designer Le Quang Khanh
Sketch by Architect Tran Xuan Hong.
Sketch by Architect Bui Hoang Bao
Painting by Architect Bui Hoang Bao
Sketch by artist Tran Binh Minh
Sketch by Architect Tran Xuan Hong.
View from under Mong bridge - sketch by architect Linh Hoang
(*): Because of its arched shape resembling a rainbow across the river, the French call it Arc-en-ciel (meaning rainbow), and the Vietnamese call it Mong Bridge. Built by order of the French company Messageries Maritimes (Maritime Transport), 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
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