Krämerbrücke, Medieval footbridge in Erfurt, Germany
The Krämerbrücke spans 79 meters across the Gera River with 32 half-timbered buildings arranged along its sides, forming a complete street structure.
Built in 1325, this stone bridge served as part of the Via Regia trade route connecting merchants from Rome to the Baltic Sea regions.
The street level contains workshops and stores where artisans create and sell traditional crafts, ceramics, and regional specialties from Thuringia.
Visitors can reach the bridge by taking tram lines 2, 3, or 6 to Fischmarkt station, with parking available at nearby Domplatz and Anger 1.
The bridge maintains its original function as both a crossing point and living space, with 80 residents occupying the upper floors of its buildings.
Location: Erfurt
Inception: 1325
Length: 79 m
Width: 26 m
GPS coordinates: 50.97870,11.03080
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
Stone arch bridges rank among the most durable structures in history. From Roman aqueducts in Spain to medieval river crossings in Central Europe, these constructions demonstrate the evolution of engineering over two millennia. The Pont du Gard in France once transported 20,000 cubic meters of water daily over 50 kilometers, while the Segovia Aqueduct in Spain was built without mortar. In Asia, stone bridges like the Marco Polo Bridge in China have connected trade routes for centuries. The Khaju Bridge in Isfahan functions simultaneously as a dam and public gathering space. These structures served multiple purposes: transport, water supply, and social meeting points. Many of these bridges and aqueducts remain in use today. They document various construction techniques, from Roman concrete vaults to Persian brick arch structures. The constructions have survived wars, earthquakes, and floods, remaining functional elements of modern infrastructure.
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