In 1911, the St. Pauli-Elbtunnel was the technical sensation of the moment because it was the first substantial underwater tunnel on the European mainland.
At the end of the nineteenth century, a viaduct was constructed under one of the many access roads to the centre of Brussels for a road that has been removed from all street atlases today.
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In 1911, the St. Pauli-Elbtunnel was the technical sensation of the moment because it was the first substantial underwater tunnel on the European mainland.
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While infrastructure is crucial for any country's smooth functioning, Belgium boasts some examples of construction that leave locals and tourists scratching their heads, like useless tunnels, bridges, and dead-end roads.
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