One of the most interesting sights of Trier is an old river lifting crane. The date of its construction is considered the year 1413, when river transport played a huge role not only in trade but also in the construction of the city. On the right Bank of the Moselle in a relatively short time was set faucet, dimensions of which are dazzling and today, because the base diameter is more than four meters, but a mechanism that is based on the use of consoles and counterweight, is recognized as the most reliable.

The construction of such valves was typical for cities that are located on the banks of the river, but this crane is considered to be the very first of all, that now can be found in Germany or Poland. In the construction of the crane used a special variety of oak: in addition to the strength and durability of the tree is not supposed to dry out and Vice versa, suffer from exposure to water. Overall, old river lifting crane is the whole structure, complex engineering and interesting architecture.

In the modern history of Trier's old river crane is not only a reminder of the heyday of the city, but also a monument that attracts tourists. It can be clearly seen from the river, walking on water allow to estimate the scale of construction. It should be noted that the Playground at the tap is one of my favorite to photograph, since it is also possible to assess the scope of medieval construction.