The Moses Bridge
Located in the village of Halsteren in the Netherlands is the uniquely designed Moses Bridge. During the Austrian War of Succession (1740–1748), Fort de Roovere was under siege by the French. The fort was strategically surrounded by a moat with no bridge for defense.
As part of a recent restoration, the fort required the addition of an access bridge. Out of respect for the fort’s original island status, the bridge was constructed with this fascinating design. Since the bridge sits flush with the line of the soil and water, it is almost invisible. Because of its unique design, it acquired the name of the “Moses Bridge” as it partially immerses pedestrians into the moat with the water blocked on both sides.