Löwenbrücke

The Löwenbrücke stretches 17.3 meters across a small watercourse near Neuer See, featuring four cast-iron lions that hold suspension cables in their mouths.

Built in 1838 as Berlin's first suspension bridge, the structure suffered extensive damage during World War II, leaving only the original lion sculptures intact.

The bridge design draws inspiration from the Lions Bridge in Saint Petersburg, incorporating elements of German engineering and artistic expression from the 1830s.

The pedestrian crossing measures 2 meters in width and 1.34 meters in height, constructed with iron, steel, artificial stone, and wooden components.

Four decorative cast-iron lions serve both as structural elements and artistic features, securing the bridge's suspension cables through their open mouths.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1839

Architects: Ludwig Ferdinand Hesse

Creator: Christian Friedrich Tieck

Height: 1.34 m

Length: 17.3 m

Longest Span: 13 m

Width: 2 m

Made from material: iron, artificial stone, steel, wood

GPS coordinates: 52.51243,13.34565

Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:08