Schlösserbrücke, Medieval arch bridge in Erfurt, Germany
The Schlösserbrücke is a medieval stone bridge in Erfurt that spans the Breitstrom and connects the Fischmarkt district with the Anger square. The structure features six limestone arches and shows several water passages on its south side, with some concealed by an adjacent building.
The structure was originally built in the 13th century as a wooden footbridge. After the major city fire in 1736, it was reconstructed in stone and received its present form.
The bridge's name refers to castles that once stood nearby, and it links two important squares in the old town. Today, you see pedestrians and trams using it as a natural part of the city's rhythm.
The bridge sits in the pedestrian zone and is used by trams connecting both city centers. The easiest way to reach it is on foot from surrounding streets, and the structure is readily accessible.
The bridge reveals hidden water passages on its south side, partly concealed by the Neue Mühle building and barely visible to visitors. These concealed openings show that more water flows beneath the structure than first appears.
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