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Alte Brücke (Karl-Theodor-Brücke)
Alte Brücke (Karl-Theodor-Brücke)

Building Bridges


In der Altstadt
Am Neckar
Heidelberg,
69117

Neighborhood: Center/Old town

Nearest Train: Alte Brücke: Bus 35

Phone: +49 622 1 1422 x0 (Heidelberg Tourismus)
Fax: +49 6221 1422 x22
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Until the late 18th Century, the River Neckar was spanned by a number of wooden bridges that regularly fell victim to fire and floods. Tired of constant building and rebuilding, Prince Karl Theodor ordered the construction of a stone bridge. Built between 1786-88, the Alte Bruckes now one of Heidelberg's most celebrated sights. The southern end of the bridge was initially linked to the city wall and contains a gate which can be lowered and raised. The tower on the western side used to be a dungeon. The bridge contains two sculptures: Prince Karl Theodor with the Mosel, Rhine, Isar and Danube at his feet; and Pallas Athene, Goddess of Wisdom, surrounded by figures portraying justice, godliness, agriculture, commerce and art.

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Bridge to History
I liked this bridge because from it you can see the beginnings and present growth of a town. The ri...
Reviewed by:sadapooda from on Apr 09 2008


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The Bridge
From this bridge you have the most breath taking view of the Castle. It is wonderful to walk or eve...
Reviewed by:mel_schaefer_2000 from on May 13 2006


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Alte Brucke
In June, 1985, I found myself in Frankfurt with an extra day due to my return flight to the USA bein...
Reviewed by:Steve Kravitz from Aventura, FL on Nov 10 2004

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