Alte Werrabrücke, Stone arch bridge in Hann. Münden, Germany
The Alte Werrabrücke is a stone arch bridge crossing the Werra River in Hann. Münden with six arches resting on five support pillars. The pillars on the southeast side feature pointed ice breakers designed to guide water flow during spring flooding.
The structure was built in the 1220s to replace an earlier wooden construction at this location. It became a key point on the trade route from the Main region to northern territories and shaped the city's growth.
The bridge was long a vital crossing point where merchants and travelers met on their journeys across the river. Today, the stone arches tell of this active past and show how deeply this structure shaped life in the town.
Pedestrians can cross the bridge freely at any time to connect the old town with the historic Blume district. Since 1995, vehicles can occasionally pass through depending on local regulations in place.
Until its abolishment in 1849, the bridge was one of the few places where tolls were collected from travelers and merchants. These fees financed maintenance and repairs of the structure for centuries.
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