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Norrbro Bridge (in explore) by Daniel Biays

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Norrbro Bridge (in explore)

Norrbro, qui se traduit par “Pont Nord” en anglais, est l’une des merveilles historiques et architecturales les plus significatives de Stockholm, en Suède. Ce pont emblématique qui enjambe Norrström connecte la façade nord du Palais Royal à Gustav Adolfs torg, en passant par Helgeandsholmen devant le bâtiment du Riksdag. Conçu par l’architecte municipal Erik Palmstedt dans un style néoclassique, la construction de Norrbro a marqué un moment charnière dans le développement urbain de Stockholm. Achevé en deux phases entre 1797 et 1806, il a remplacé deux anciens ponts en bois par une structure en pierre robuste, témoignant des avancées architecturales de l’époque (Wikipedia).

Au-delà de sa signification architecturale, Norrbro a servi de lien crucial dans l’infrastructure de Stockholm et de point focal pour les activités sociales et culturelles. Il a été la première rue de la ville à être pavée et équipée de trottoirs séparés, établissant une nouvelle norme pour l’infrastructure urbaine. Les techniques de construction innovantes du pont, introduites par Palmstedt, représentaient une avancée significative dans l’ingénierie des ponts (Structurae). Au fil des siècles, Norrbro a été le témoin de nombreux événements historiques et continue de faire partie intégrante du tissu urbain de Stockholm, en faisant un site incontournable tant pour les amateurs d’histoire que pour les voyageurs occasionnels (Stockholmskallan).

D'après diapositive.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Treasures in the Gold Room

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

© JohntheFinn, all rights reserved.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

© JohntheFinn, all rights reserved.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

© JohntheFinn, all rights reserved.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

© JohntheFinn, all rights reserved.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Treasures in the Gold Room

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

© JohntheFinn, all rights reserved.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

© JohntheFinn, all rights reserved.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

© JohntheFinn, all rights reserved.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

A mummified hawk.
Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

© JohntheFinn, all rights reserved.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Apart from the star act of the Cyprus collection, this museum also sports an impressive array of ancient Egyptian artefacts.

Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm by JohntheFinn

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Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm

Europe's Terracotta Army by JohntheFinn

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Europe's Terracotta Army

Europe's Terracotta Army from Cyprus, said to be larger than the better-known one in Xian, China. Half of the figures are on display at Medelhavsmuseet in Stockholm, Sweden.