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Carl Theodor Old Bridge (Alte Brucke)

Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Ranked #4 of 44 attractions in Heidelberg
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Bridges, Historic Sites
Description: This beautiful 18th-century bridge connects the two sides of the Neckar River.
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Kelowna
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a lovely structure, and you will be rewarded with views across the river and up the hill towards the old castle. May be less busy early in the morning, but don't miss walking there if you are in town. More

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Redondo Beach, California
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

nice walk across to the water front and the beginning or end to philosophers walk depending which way you start.we brought some beers and sat with the local kids next to the water and laid out in the sun.Nice days bring every one out. More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

An artwork of a bridge, with all the statues (athina pallas, dionysus, etc) to decorate it! Worth a visit or two! Make sure you touch the monkey statues drum and his paw in the old city side, to bring you wealth and to ensure your return to Heidelberg! More

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Wrexham, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

A very romantic Bridge similar to that of Charles Bridge in Prague, and terrific views of the Castle on the hill. More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Lovely place, full of character. Well worth a visit. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Picturesque landmark synonymous with Heidleberg. Mainly pedestrian, but also some traffic - great photo ops. Take a picture with the monkey at the town-side entrance to the bridge. More

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Beautiful view towards the old town and castle. Historical information noted on Bridge as to water levels and dates. Its a nice walk towards th other side of the river. More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

lovely view of the river Neckar, castle and the city from the bridge. More

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Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
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150 reviews 150 reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This won't take long to see it and the view of teh Neckar and the castle above, Take some nice pictures. There are a couple of restaurants nearby and from here you can see the rest of the old town. More

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Heidelberg, Germany
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

I visit it often and it never loses it's charm. It's a great place to view old town and the Schloss castle. More

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