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Sculpture on the Old Bridge in Heidelberg

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In 1786 Karl Theodor initiated the building of a stone bridge across the Neckar river after the old wooden bridge had been destroyed by flooding and ice. To honor him this sculpture of Karl Theodor was later put up here.

Photos of Heidelberg's inner city (click for more information):

Town Hall and Market Place Heiliggeistkirche (Holy Ghost Church) Place in front of the Old University Gate of the Old Bridge Sculpture of the palatine Karl Theodor on the Old Bridge Restaurant in Leyer Lane Jacobs Lane Library of the University Kornmarkt Kurpfälzisches Museum An old citizen's house in Merianstreet View of the city from the castle

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