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Alte Mainbruecke, Wurzburg

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Constructed between the 15th and 16th centuries, Alte Mainbruecke serves as one of Wurzburg's iconic landmarks. The 185 m (607 ft) arched causeway spans the river Main in the heart of the old city. In the distance, you'll spy the town's spires on one side and the Marienburg Fortress on the other. The 12 detailed, sandstone statues of saints adorning the length of the bridge were added during the Baroque era. The structure was partially destroyed by retreating German troops in 1945. Its faithful reconstruction used materials from a nearby quarry. Use our Wurzburg day trip site to add Alte Mainbruecke and other attractions to your Wurzburg vacation plans.

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By 982kristynm

LOVED Wurzburg. It's not in most of the guidebooks, but it is a very charming Bavarian city with the impressive residence, Fortress, and a bridge that rivals the one in Prague. Also, if you are into..... more

LOVED Wurzburg. It's not in most of the guidebooks, but it is a very charming Bavarian city with the impressive residence, Fortress, and a bridge that rivals the one in Prague. Also, if you are into..... more »
By Mike H

This bridge crosses the river and gives you a nice view. But more importantly it is a hang out for people at the end of the day to buy a glass of wine and stand on the bridge to socialize with other..... more

This bridge crosses the river and gives you a nice view. But more importantly it is a hang out for people at the end of the day to buy a glass of wine and stand on the bridge to socialize with other..... more »

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By Animesh Kumar

Scenic, old architecture, beautiful and relaxing. Don’t forget to buy a glass of wine from the shops at the end of the bridge. This is the heart of Würzburg. Always bustling with lots of people around, standing with a glass of wine and admiring the beauty of the city with fortress and riverfront on one side and the beautiful vineyards on the other side. A historical cobblestone bridge which looks a lot like the replica of the famous Charles bridge in Prague, with the statutes dating from 18th century standing on both the sides. It is a recommended place to watch the sunsets as you can observe the sky changing the shades across the vineyards.

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By Maita Rosieann Gagua Kurtzke

i recommend to go there as early as possible! if you go there a bit late is pack of so much people. side of the bridge theres a wine restaurant. You can bus some glass of wine and stay at the side of the bridge while drinking. Bridge was beautiful and the view to the Fortress castle you can see through.

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