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  1. The Karl Theodor Bridge (German: Karl-Theodor-Brücke), commonly known as the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank.

    • 23 feet (7 m)
    • 656 feet (200 m)
  2. The Heidelberg Bridge Monkey dates back to the 15th century. It was a stone statue sitting in the tower of the Old Bridge, which was located opposite Heidelberg’s Old Town. The purpose of the tower was to instill fear and respect in anyone arriving in the town, while the monkey represented mockery.

  3. Old Bridge. Short facts. Heidelberg. It is made of Neckar Valley sandstone and was built by Elector Karl Theodor in the 18th century. It connects the old town with the banks of the Neckar River at the eastern end of the Neuenheim district. The predecessors of today's Old Bridge were made of wood.

    • Heidelberg, 69117
    • 06221 5844444
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  5. Prince Elector Carl Theodor built the Old Bridge in 1786. Although the fifth bridge built over the Neckar in this location, it was the first stone bridge to be constructed. The twin towers on the city side of the river were once part of the city wall, and contain dungeons used for housing criminals.

  6. The Old Bridge Heidelberg connects the banks of the Neckar since 1788 and the Old Bridge offers a great view of the Heidelberg Castle.

  7. The Karl Theodor Bridge ( German: Karl-Theodor-Brücke ), commonly known as the Old Bridge ( Alte Brücke ), is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank.

  8. Built of Neckar Valley sandstone by Prince-Elector Karl Theodor in the 18th century, the famous Old Bridge (Alte Brücke) is one of the last large examples of classical stone bridge building. It links the old town to the eastern edge of the district of Neuenheim.

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