Gebsattelbrücke, Arch bridge in Au district, Munich, Germany
Description
The Gebsattelbrücke is a stone arch bridge measuring 18 meters long and 13.4 meters wide, carrying a road across a valley in Munich's western district. Its arches form the foundation that supports daily traffic of vehicles and pedestrians crossing through this neighborhood.
History
Architect Theodor Fischer designed the bridge in 1901 as part of Munich's infrastructure expansion in the growing Au district. Once completed, it provided an essential connection allowing traffic to cross the terrain.
Culture
The bridge demonstrates the craftsmanship typical of early twentieth-century infrastructure development in Munich's western districts. It shows how the city's expansion relied on carefully designed structures that remain part of the local streetscape today.
Practical
The bridge is accessible on foot and can be crossed from above, with sidewalks running alongside the road surface. The best time to visit is during daytime when the street is quieter and you can better appreciate the structure.
Did you know?
The bridge was designed by Theodor Fischer, an architect known for creating tailored solutions for urban planning challenges. It displays his characteristic design principles that connected functionality with local community needs.
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