Lichtensteinbrücke, Iron footbridge in Tiergarten, Germany
The Lichtenstein Bridge is an iron footbridge that crosses the Landwehr Canal in the Tiergarten. It connects two sections of the Berlin Zoo and forms part of a dual bridge system spanning the canal.
The bridge was named after Martin Hinrich Lichtenstein, the physician and first director who founded the Berlin Zoo in the 19th century. The structure was built as part of the infrastructure to develop the zoo grounds.
The bridge links different sections of the zoo, allowing visitors to move between animal exhibits on both sides of the canal. It serves as a key waypoint in the zoo's layout and is crossed daily by many visitors.
Crossing the bridge requires a zoo admission ticket, as it is reserved exclusively for zoo visitors and staff. The least crowded times are typically in the early morning or late afternoon hours.
The bridge shares its foundation with the adjacent Rosa-Luxemburg-Steg, creating a rare dual structure spanning the canal. This arrangement allows a separation between public and private zoo access routes.
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