Weidenhäuser Brücke, Stone arch bridge in Marburg, Germany
The Weidenhäuser Bridge is a stone arch bridge that crosses the Lahn River in Marburg with four spans built from precisely cut sandstone blocks. The structure carries vehicle traffic, bicycles, and pedestrians across the waterway while maintaining its original solid masonry construction.
A bridge has crossed the Lahn at this site since the 13th century, with the current stone structure completed in 1892. This rebuild was a significant infrastructure project that replaced earlier crossings and supported the city's growth and expansion.
The bridge serves as a natural crossing point where residents and visitors meet while moving between the old town and newer neighborhoods. It frames views of the castle and the riverside landscape that shape how people experience Marburg.
The bridge accommodates cars, bicycles, and pedestrians moving between the old town and Weidenhausen district on a daily basis. After significant maintenance work completed in 2019, the crossing is in good condition for regular use.
From the bridge, the Marburg Castle rises visibly above the town with medieval timber-framed buildings nestled along the riverside below it. This view reveals how the castle towers over the settlement and how medieval architecture still defines the town's appearance today.
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