Old Main Bridge in Würzburg: How it became a landmark in 900 years

One of the most impressive technical monuments in the city of Würzburg is the Old Main Bridge. According to the building historian Franz Seberich, it is the “oldest large stone bridge in Germany”. The bridge, built in the Romanesque period from 1120 to 1133 by the city and cathedral master builder Enzelin on seven stone arches, is an architectural masterpiece – also in view of the high flow rate of the Main be crossed by ferry. After all, the decision to build the …

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