Copenhagen is since 1999 connected to the city Malmo in Sweden by the Oresund bridge. The bridge is 7.845 metres long and 57 metres above the water. It is a dubbledecks bridge with a train riding under the autodeck.
We crossed the bridge to make a short visit to Malmo.
The tower reaches a height of 190 metres (623 feet), with 54 stores and 147 apartments. The tower is based on a sculpture by Calatrava, called "Twisting Torso" which is a white marble piece based on the form of a twisting human being.
We saw some colourful houses.
And on the way back I spotted an old library.
"This bridge"is also famous by a Scandinavian crime drama television series "The Bridge" in which a dead body was discovered in the middle of the Oresund Bridge just at the border between Danmark and Sweden.Unfortunately it started to rain when driving back to Copenhagen.
Nog nooit eerder zo'n 'verdraaid' gebouw gezien, echt heel apart!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love every Calatrava's work. He's brilliant!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI'd be a bit nervous on such a long bridge!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe bridge reminds me of one I have crossed many times in Jacksonville, Florida. That skyscraper is interesting too, but I think I would rather live in one of those colorful houses!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat is a very unique skyscraper and indeed like a turning torso!
How similar Swedish is to Dutch in many ways; glad you did spot that library on the way out.
Sending you hugs for a happy Sunday.
Mariette
Europe has been very smart to keep the old and build amazing new buildings.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI enjoyed seeing Malmo and the bridge - my husband used to go there regularly to visit the university
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe olde buildings are kept so well and so very beautiful and yet, the new are brilliant in design. I like the bridge. We have a big one across to Prince Edward Island. It takes approx 18 - 22 minutes to drive across the Northumberland Straight and is most impressive. Check it out on google. Prince Edward Island Bridge. Have a wonderful day.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFunny to think you cross over the bridge and into another country :) It's a beautiful bridge but I looved the 'Turning Torso' highrise, how cool is that. I'm really enjoying your trip Marianne!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFunny to think you cross over the bridge and into another country :) It's a beautiful bridge but I looved the 'Turning Torso' highrise, how cool is that. I'm really enjoying your trip Marianne!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenFunny to think you cross over the bridge and into another country :) It's a beautiful bridge but I looved the 'Turning Torso' highrise, how cool is that. I'm really enjoying your trip Marianne!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI went to Malmo about 25 years ago, I had family living there at the time.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat Calatrava building is certainly interesting, but I would rather live in the houses too.
A nice car trip and comfortable destinations. Pity that it rained. The bridge has always been famous, and now the TV series made it more.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTurning torso is a very descriptive name for that building!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBeautiful shots- the skyscraper is quite unique.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhere have I been. I thought that you still had to take a ferry across. Those new colorful houses are very attractive.
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