Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Alte Brücke
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Old Bridge
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
1. Alte Brücke / Old Bridge Marker
Unter Kurfürst Carl Theodor 1786-88 erbaut, Eisgang und Hochwasser zerstörten die überdachte Vorgängerbrücke aus Holz (1784). Die Brücke wurde am 29. März 1945 gegen 22.00 Uhr durch deutsche Truppen gesprengt. Wiederaufgebaut 1946/47.
Built under Elector Carl Theodore from 1786 to 1788, ice and flooding destroyed the previous covered wooden bridge (1784). The bridge was blown up by German troops on March 29, 1945 at around 10 p.m. Rebuilt in 1946/47. (Marker Number 23.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1945.
Location. 49° 24.798′ N, 8° 42.579′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Obere Neckarstraße and Steingasse, on the left when traveling east on Obere Neckarstraße. The marker is located on the bridge gate at the south end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ob Neckarstraße 1, Heidelberg BW 69117, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reformed Klein-Stipendiaten Haus / Reformed Small Scholarship House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Alte Brücke / Old Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Die Steinbrücke von 1788 / The Stone Bridge of 1788 (a few steps from this marker); Hochwasser Bedrohten Einst die Stadt / Floods Once Threatened the City (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Peter Beron (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gottfried Keller (about 90 meters away); Haus Traitteur / House Traitteur (about 120 meters away); Judentor / Jewish Gate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
Also see . . . Old Bridge (Heidelberg). Wikipedia
Although the Karl Theodor Bridge was completed nearly 250 years ago, it is young compared to the age of Heidelberg. The nickname "Old Bridge" dates from the construction of(Submitted on October 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)the Theodor Heuss Bridge in 1877 (then known as the Friedrichs Bridge). Since the thirteenth century there have been eight bridges on the site; the current bridge is built on their foundations. The bridge gate at the south end of the bridge also dates from the Middle Ages.Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 20242. Alte Brücke / Old Bridge Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
3. The view of the Bridge Gate from the bridge
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
4. Alte Brücke / Old Bridge
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
5. The view of the bridge from the castle
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on October 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on October 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
