Nilkheimer Mainbrücke, Railway bridge in Aschaffenburg, Germany.
Nilkheimer Mainbrücke is a railway viaduct across the Main River in Aschaffenburg, connecting two sandstone arch sections with a central steel truss framework. The structure spans the river for about 274 meters and rests on support piers built into the waterway.
The structure was built in 1910 by the Royal Bavarian State Railways to connect the Aschaffenburg-Süd station with Höchst in the Odenwald region. This railway line allowed goods and passengers to travel to the industrial area west of the Main River.
The structure displays Art Nouveau elements in sandstone that reflect early 20th-century building methods. Visitors can observe the decorative details that distinguish this construction from simpler iron structures.
The structure is visible from the banks of the Main River and accessible from nearby paths, especially from the western riverbank in Nilkheim. The best time to visit is during good daylight in the morning or afternoon when the architectural details are clearly visible.
Four memorial pillars created by sculptor Florian Wehner stand on the western riverbank since 2010, honoring the railway heritage of the bridge. These monuments mark the significance of this transport structure in regional history.
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