Karl Theodor Old Bridge, Heidelberg
The Carl Theodor Bridge, named after Elector Charles Theodor, spans the Neckar River, connecting the Altstadt on the south bank to Neuenheim on the north bank.
The Carl Theodor Bridge, named after Elector Charles Theodor, spans the Neckar River, connecting the Altstadt on the south bank to Neuenheim on the north bank. The 200 metre long classical sandstone bridge was built in 1788, and is one of main attractions in Heidelberg. The bridge has monuments to Karl Theodor, and Minerva, the Roman Goddess of Wisdom. There is a bronze sculpture of a monkey with a mirror to the west of the bridge gate.
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About Karl Theodor Old Bridge
Neckarstraße, 69117 Haßmersheim, Germany
Karl Theodor Old Bridge and Nearby Sights on Map
Heiliggeistkirche
Built over 146 years from 1398 to 1544, the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit on Marktplatz is the most famous church in Heidelberg
President Friedrich Ebert Memorial
The President Friedrich Ebert Memorial is dedicated to the life and works of the first German President after World War I, Friedrich Ebert, who led the country from 1919 till his death in 1925
Heidelberg Market Square
The Marktplatz is the heart of Heidelberg's Old Town, around which stand the Town Hall and Church of the Holy Spirit
Weihnachtsmarkt
Heidelberg Altstadt
Abutting the south bank of the Neckar River, the Heidelberg Altstadt traces its founding back to the 13th century during the House of Wittelsbach
Heidelberg Town Hall
The Heidelberg Rathaus stands on the Marktplatz in Altstadt, a Neo-Baroque building constructed in the 20th century to replace the erstwhile historical building that was gutted by fire
Kornmarkt
Kornmarkt is a charming square next to the Marktplatz, which has been the site of a grain market since the 13th century
Antikenmuseum und Abgusssammlung
The Antikenmuseum is part of the Heidelberg University's Institute of Classical Archaeology, exhibiting a collection of plaster casts of monumental Greek statues and reliefs (originally in marble and bronze), which are on display in museums around the world
Heidelberg Peterskirche
Dedicated to the Apostle Peter, the University Chapel of Peterskirche is one of the oldest churches in Heidelberg
Kurpfälzisches Museum
The Kurpfälzisches Museum or Museum of the Palatinate in Morass Palace traces the history of Heidelberg and the Palatinate region through archeological exhibits and art