Old Bridge

The Karl Theodor Bridge, commonly known as the Old Bridge, is an arch bridge in that crosses the river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: bridge over the Neckar in Heidelberg, Germany
  • Also known as: “Alte Bruecke” and “Old Bridge of Heidelberg”
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Heidelberg Castle and Church of the Holy Spirit.

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is a ruin in Germany and landmark of . The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. is situated 590 metres southeast of Old Bridge.

Church
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The is the largest church in , . The church, located in the marketplace in the old town center, was constructed between 1398 and 1515 in the Romanesque and Gothic styles. is situated 240 metres south of Old Bridge.

Square
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The is a central square in 's old town, the Altstadt. It has served as a marketplace since the establishment of the city in medieval times. is situated 230 metres south of Old Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Heidelberg old town and Molkenkur Bergbahnhof.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Locality
Photo: Matthäus Merian the Elder, Public domain.
is a locality.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Old Bridge

Latitude
49.41424° or 49° 24′ 51″ north
Longitude
8.70953° or 8° 42′ 34″ east
Elevation
106 metres (348 feet)
Inception
1788
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
8FXCCP75+MR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 166503032
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­bridge
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
11001851
Wiki­data ID
Q435416
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Turkish—“Old Bridge” goes by many names.

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