Old Bridge - 1784 - Heidelberg, Germany
Posted by: lapiduch
N 49° 24.811 E 008° 42.570
32U E 478928 N 5473467
Flood marks at the famous Old Bridge at Heidelberg at the River Neckar.
Waymark Code: WMCCYP
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 08/23/2011
Views: 67
Listing the major events 1780-1993. The event of 1784 when ice break up destroyed the structure is marked as the highest event. At this event the Nepomuk statue was teared down into the Neckar.
Even if this bridge is officially named after the elector Carl Theodor, who ordered it in the late 18th century, the citizens of Heidelberg always call it "Old Bridge"! It is made of red sandstone and the idea was to replace the former wooden constructions, which were frequently destroyed because of high waters and ice movements. The first wooden bridge at this place was mentioned in the 13th century, written down in the chronicals. But the Romans probably had a wooden bridge near by this place, too.
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1784
Date stone, plaque location.: 1784
Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Neckar river
Website (if available): Not listed
Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed
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