Malšovick bridge over Orlica in Hradec Králové

Originally, there used to be a river ford across Orlica in these places. Because an important road to Moravia passed through this place, 2 wooden bridges were eventually built over Orlica, which were washed away by a large flood in 1655. After this destruction, no restoration was expected, as the Moravian Bridge was supposed to serve the same purpose. A direct connection between Hradec Králové and Malšovice was only possible by means of a ferry. That is why in 1784 and then in...