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Heidelberg - Gate of the Old Bridge

Gate of the Old Bridge in Heidelberg

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The real name of the Old Bridge is Karl-Theodor-Brücke. It was completed in 1788. The gate represented the only access to the city after having passed the bridge coming from the northern Neckar (river) side. The gate itself is older than the bridge, but was redesigned later.

Photos of Heidelberg's inner city (click for more information):

Town Hall and Market Place Heiliggeistkirche (Holy Ghost Church) Place in front of the Old University Gate of the Old Bridge Sculpture of the palatine Karl Theodor on the Old Bridge Restaurant in Leyer Lane Jacobs Lane Library of the University Kornmarkt Kurpfälzisches Museum An old citizen's house in Merianstreet View of the city from the castle

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