Maximiliansbrücke - München, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 48° 08.224 E 011° 35.413
32U E 692699 N 5334779
The Maximilian Bridge is an arch bridge over the Isar river in Munich. It is located in Munich's Lehel district and continues along the Maximilianstraße via the Isar to the Maximilianeum.
Waymark Code: WMXCH4
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 12/26/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 9

Bogenbrücke über beide Arme der Isar, am Ostende der Maximilianstraße vor dem Maximilianeum, zwei Steinbögen aus Muschelkalk mit steinernen Zierbrüstungen und Jugendstillaternen, 1903–05 von Friedrich von Thiersch. Auf der Nordbrüstung Kolossalfigur der Pallas Athene, 1906 von Franz Drexler. Nischenbrunnen für Bürgermeister Alois von Erhardt, neubarock, 1893 von Carl Hocheder d. Ä. auf der Insel zwischen beiden Teilen der Maximiliansbrücke; Innere Maximiliansbrücke aus mit Naturstein verkleidetem Ziegelmauerwerk.

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Arch bridge over both arms of the river Isar, at the eastern end of the Maximilianstraße in front of the Maximilianeum, two stone arches made of shell limestone with stone ornamental balustrades and Jugendstil lanterns, 1903-05 by Friedrich von Thiersch. On the north parapet Colossal figure of Pallas Athena, 1906 by Franz Drexler. Niche fountain for Mayor Alois von Erhardt, neo-Baroque, 1893 by Carl Hocheder d. Ä. on the island between both parts of Maximiliansbrücke; Inner Maximilian Bridge made of natural stone covered brickwork.

Our first photo show the western part of the bridge.

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Length of bridge: 240 m

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians, motor vehicles

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Isar River


Date constructed: 1903-05

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Eastern part of Maximilianstraße

Location:
München, Bayern, Germany


Height of bridge: Not listed

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