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Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin, Ireland
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With its simple shapes and clean lines, this River Liffey crossing is named aptly after a writer who used minimalist language to maximum effect. A swing bridge with a cable-stayed construction, the Samuel Beckett Bridge is one of more than 20 spans linking Dublin's north and south banks. Its massive harp-like pillar was delivered by barge to the site in one piece, "strings" and all. As practical as it is elegant, the harplike shape is also a nod to the instrument's regard as Ireland's national symbol, which dates back 800 years or more.
Tuned for traffic
With its simple shapes and clean lines, this River Liffey crossing is named aptly after a writer who used minimalist language to maximum effect. A swing bridge with a cable-stayed construction, the Samuel Beckett Bridge is one of more than 20 spans linking Dublin's north and south banks. Its massive harp-like pillar was delivered by barge to the site in one piece, "strings" and all. As practical as it is elegant, the harplike shape is also a nod to the instrument's regard as Ireland's national symbol, which dates back 800 years or more.
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