Herkulesbrücke, Road bridge in Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany
The Herkulesbrücke spans the Landwehrkanal, connecting Klingelhöferstraße to Lützowplatz through separate roadways in central Berlin. This concrete structure carries multiple lanes of traffic across the canal in a straightforward design.
An original wooden bridge stood at this location from 1850, serving as the first crossing in this area. The current concrete structure was built in 1950 and later expanded to handle increasing traffic demands.
The bridge takes its name from decorative sculptures that adorned its predecessor and reflected classical mythology. Visitors can still sense how such artistic elements once shaped the character of this urban crossing.
The bridge offers straightforward crossing options for vehicle traffic with clear lanes over the canal. Pedestrians can move along the sides, and the location is well served by public transportation.
A bronze sculpture by Louis Tuaillon nearby depicts Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar, preserving the link to classical mythology. This artwork remains one of the few visible connections to the structure's original name.
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