Located in the city's center with a very romantic scene, since the French colonial period, Mong Bridge has become the dating venue of young couples.
Located in the city’s center with a very romantic scene, since the French colonial period, Mong Bridge has become the dating venue of young couples.
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| Spanning Ben Nghe canal, connecting District 1 and District 4, Mong is the only bridge in Saigon that was built in the French colonial period. |
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The French transport company Messageries Maritimes hired Levallois Perret construction company to build this bridge in 1893-1894.
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The bridge is 128 meters long, 5.2 meters wide, with 0.5 meter sidewalk.
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The French called it "Messageries Maritimes Company Bridge" while Vietnamese called it Mong Bridge.
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There are different interpretations about the name of the bridge.
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According to the original design, the bridge was used for both pedestrians and motor vehicles. At present, it only serves pedestrians.
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(Source: VNN)
