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Old Town is the typical designation of a historic or original core of a city or town. Although the city may be larger in its present form, many cities have redesignated this part of the city to commemorate its origins after thorough renovations. There are many places throughout the world named Old Town, including:
Old Town Bridge (Norwegian:Gamle Bybro or Bybroa) is located in Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag County, Norway.
Gamle Bybro crosses the Nidelva River from the south end of the main street Kjøpmannsgata connecting to the Trondheim neighborhood of Bakklandet. Gamle Bybro was constructed by Johan Caspar von Cicignon in 1681 in conjunction with the reconstruction of Trondheim after the great fire of 1681. Johan Caspar von Cicignon laid out plans for the reconstruction of Trondheim as well as its fortification. Kristiansten Fortress was built at this time after his plans. The bridge location was of military-strategic significance. King Christian V of Denmark assumed the cost of construction. It was completed in 1685. The bridge was built in the vicinity of the original Elgeseter Bridge. When it was opened the older bridge was allowed to decay and collapse. Since then Gamle Bybro has undergone many changes.
Originally Gamle Bybro was constructed of wood, but the wood was supported on three stone piers. In the middle of the bridge, an iron gate was placed. This remained a guarded city gate until 1816. At each end of the bridge there was a toll and guardhouse. The access house on the west end still stands, but that on the east side was taken down in 1824. Gamle Bybro was reconstructed in 1861 by the engineer Carl Adolf Dahl (1828-1907). Today Gamle Bybro is one of Trondheim's characteristic landmarks.
Just like some breeze you've drifted back again
You didn't bother to imform me you knew I'd let you in
I thought I knew it all but I'm still learning
Yes I'm just an old bridge that you keep burning
You just can't stand to see my world go around
With just a kiss our worlds collide and mine comes crashing down
You stand by laughing while it's over turning
Yes I'm just an old bridge that you keep burning
Why is this magic spell you weed to make sure I can't win
What is the power you must possess to light the flame again
Before this hurting's gone you'll be returning
Yes I'm just an old bridge that you keep burning