Chain Bridge, Footbridge in Nuremberg, Germany
The Chain Bridge spans the Pegnitz River with two suspended sections measuring 33 meters each and a total length of 68 meters across the water.
The structure, completed in 1824, stands as the first iron chain suspension bridge on the European continent and incorporates wrought iron eyebars in its design.
The bridge represents a significant example of early 19th-century engineering methods and remains an architectural heritage monument in the region of Bavaria.
Pedestrians can access this bridge near the medieval fortifications of Fronveste and Schlayerturm, connecting both sides of the Pegnitz River in central Nuremberg.
The 2010 restoration introduced a concealed flat steel box girder within the wooden deck, maintaining the original appearance while enhancing structural stability.
Location: Nuremberg
Address: Am Hallertor 1
GPS coordinates: 49.45427,11.07089
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27
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