Napoleonsbrücke, Road bridge in Gifhorn, Germany.
Napoleonsbrücke is a road bridge in Gifhorn that spans a watercourse with its stone vault and dates back to 18th‑century building techniques. The bridge extends roughly 62 ft (19 m) and displays the period's typical arch construction of dressed stone.
Construction took place around 1750 and reflects a phase of road network expansion in Lower Saxony before industrialization. The designation as Napoleonsbrücke was added later, possibly in memory of the French occupation at the beginning of the 19th century.
The name links the structure to the Napoleonic era, though the precise origin of this designation remains uncertain. Today the bridge still carries public traffic and remains a visible part of Gifhorn's everyday infrastructure.
Footpaths in Gifhorn lead directly to the bridge, which can be reached on foot without special preparation. Nearby parking spots make a short visit possible without significant time investment.
The stone material used for construction came from regional quarries and preserves the geological connection to the landscape. This choice simplified transport and at the same time ensured stability over more than two centuries.
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