The Derry Peace Bridge is a modern bridge spanning the River Foyle in the city of Derry, Northern Ireland… Inaugurated in June 2011, it has become one of the city’s strongest symbols! Its unusual design has already made it famous the world over. Use it if you’re a cyclist or pedestrian to discover the city!
The Derry Peace Bridge is one of the city’s outstanding landmarks.
It was originally built for a specific purpose: to link Ebrington to the town center, two formerly “enemy” strongholds, Loyalist and Nationalist respectively. These two areas used to live as enclaves, with no possibility of mixing between the two communities. This is a sclerotic situation for the city, with its many tensions and the difficulty of moving easily from one area to another.
That’s why the idea of building a bridge was born. This has eased tensions and made it easier to move around Derry.
Since then, the bridge has become a symbol of renewal. It confirms the determination of the people of Derry to coexist peacefully.
Even today, the building remains as impressive as ever. It runs from the Guildhall (city center) to Ebrington Square (Waterside). Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects, it is 235 metres long and 4 metres wide. Its architecture is original: an asymmetrical bridge, supported by 2 inclined pillars, symbolizing the rapprochement and reconciliation of the 2 communities. It’s a beautiful image, and one that makes the town’s inhabitants proud!
It’s a pleasant place to take a walk or cycle across the bridge, which winds its way along the River Foyle, overlooking Derry and the surrounding countryside. A great way to soak up the city’s charm: very busy, it’s a meeting point for many young people!
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