Kölner Drehbrücke, Swing bridge in Altstadt-Süd, Germany.
The Kölner Drehbrücke spans the entrance of Rheinauhafen with a mechanical system that allows the structure to rotate within one minute for maritime passage.
Built in 1896, this bridge was the first completed structure of the new Rheinauhafen, maintaining its original 19th-century technical components in working condition.
The bridge connects to the Chocolate Museum complex, representing the industrial development of Cologne's riverside and its transformation into a modern cultural district.
The structure operates through a hydraulic mechanism powered by water pressure from the Malakoff Tower, lifting the bridge from its anchor for rotation.
During the 1990s renovation, engineers integrated a radio-controlled emergency system while preserving the historical mechanical rotating apparatus.
Location: Altstadt-Süd
GPS coordinates: 50.93230,6.96356
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:34
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