Zeppelinbrücke, Tram bridge in Westvorstadt, Leipzig, Germany
The Zeppelinbrücke is a concrete arch bridge that spans the Elster basin with a length of about 156 meters. It accommodates tram tracks, a two-lane road, bicycle paths, and sidewalks in a single structure.
Construction began in 1913 following architect Hugo Licht's design, and the bridge opened two years later. It was named after aviation pioneer Ferdinand von Zeppelin and became part of Leipzig's modernization efforts in the early 1900s.
The bridge connects central Leipzig with western neighborhoods, serving as a daily route for residents traveling to work or running errands. It has become woven into how people move through the city and shapes their understanding of urban connections.
Walking or cycling across the bridge is straightforward, with dedicated paths for each mode of transport. The structure sees regular tram traffic and handles vehicle flow smoothly across its two lanes.
During the 1930s, postcards depicted the bridge alongside zeppelin airships in the sky, capturing the era's excitement about air travel innovation. These images show how the structure was seen as a symbol of technological progress.
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