Wittelsbacherbrücke, Arch bridge in Isarvorstadt district, Munich, Germany.
The Wittelsbacherbrücke is a concrete arch road bridge in Munich that crosses the Isar River and links the Isarvorstadt and Au neighborhoods. It has four arches of varying spans and was designed in the architectural style of the early 20th century.
A wooden bridge built at this location in 1874 was replaced by the current concrete structure at the start of the 20th century. The construction company Sager & Woerner completed the new bridge in 1904, changing the look of this part of the city.
The bridge's name honors the Wittelsbach dynasty, which ruled Bavaria for centuries and left a strong mark on Munich. At one end stands an equestrian statue of Duke Otto I, easy to spot as you cross on foot.
The bridge carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic and can be reached easily from either bank of the Isar. Those crossing on foot may want to look for the staircases on each side that lead down to the level below the roadway.
Below the roadway there is a hidden observation space that can be reached by symmetrical staircases from both sides of the bridge. From there, visitors get an unusual view of the arches from the inside, a perspective most people who cross the bridge never see.
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