Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke)
Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke) is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided Würzburg audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~30 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type bridge
- Suggested visit ~30 min
- Würzburg Würzburg guide
About Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke)
The Old Main Bridge in Würzburg, a stone bridge of eight arches begun in 1476, with twelve Baroque figures of saints and rulers, where people drink Franconian wine with a view of the fortress.
Until 1886 this was the only bridge over the Main in Würzburg. The present bridge was begun in 1476, but its vaults were only finished in 1703, and the twelve sandstone figures were set up from 1728. Blown up on 2 April 1945, it was rebuilt by 1950, and since 1990 it has been for walkers and cyclists only.
The bridge is free and open at all times. The wine stalls for the Brückenschoppen are seasonal, so in late autumn and winter they may be closed.
Did you know? Until 1886 the Old Main Bridge was the only bridge over the river Main in Würzburg; it was begun in 1476 and its vaults were finished in 1703.
How long should you spend at Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke)?
Plan about ~30 min at Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke). That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke) worth visiting?
Old Main Bridge (Alte Mainbrücke) is one of the 13 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in Würzburg, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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