Eiserner Steg (Iron footbridge), Frankfurt (must see)
Eiserner Steg (Iron Bridge) is a pedestrian bridge over the river Main connecting the Old Town of Frankfurt with the Sachsenhausen district. It is also known as the 鈥淟ove Lock Bridge鈥� for being hung with tons of locks interlinked with each other, forming an enormous chain, a symbol of "eternal love".
The bridge has been in place since 1868 and was built initially through public subscription. The original version was replaced in 1912 with a widened, reinforced, and elevated construction. By that time the Main had become navigable upstream, so the low headroom of the Iron Bridge presented a traffic obstacle for large barges. Although its external appearance was retained for historical reasons, structurally 鈥� in terms of the load-bearing principle 鈥� the bridge was made completely different, switching from a suspension to a cantilever model.
After World War II, the Eiserne Steg was one of the first bridges in Germany to be rebuilt 鈥� in 1946 鈥� after it had been blown up by the Wehrmacht in the last days of the war. In 1993, it underwent a complete renovation, prompted by decades-long corrosion gnawing at the steel, following which two elevators and prams were also added to ease access for wheelchairs. The bridge now has a clearance height of 6.50 meters.
The Greek motto, a quote from Homer's Odyssey: 螤螞螘惟螡 螘螤螜 螣螜螡螣螤螒 螤螣螡韦螣螡 螘螤 螒螞螞螣螛巍螣螣违危 螒螡螛巍惟螤螣违危 (鈥淪ailing on the dark sea to people of another tongue鈥�), spanning the steel construction over the northern pillar, was created by artist Hagen Bonifer in 1999 to celebrate the year of Goethe.
Tip:
If you're into photography, come here at sunset and you'll be able to take some very nice shots of Frankfurt's skyline (but be ready for a crowd).
The bridge has been in place since 1868 and was built initially through public subscription. The original version was replaced in 1912 with a widened, reinforced, and elevated construction. By that time the Main had become navigable upstream, so the low headroom of the Iron Bridge presented a traffic obstacle for large barges. Although its external appearance was retained for historical reasons, structurally 鈥� in terms of the load-bearing principle 鈥� the bridge was made completely different, switching from a suspension to a cantilever model.
After World War II, the Eiserne Steg was one of the first bridges in Germany to be rebuilt 鈥� in 1946 鈥� after it had been blown up by the Wehrmacht in the last days of the war. In 1993, it underwent a complete renovation, prompted by decades-long corrosion gnawing at the steel, following which two elevators and prams were also added to ease access for wheelchairs. The bridge now has a clearance height of 6.50 meters.
The Greek motto, a quote from Homer's Odyssey: 螤螞螘惟螡 螘螤螜 螣螜螡螣螤螒 螤螣螡韦螣螡 螘螤 螒螞螞螣螛巍螣螣违危 螒螡螛巍惟螤螣违危 (鈥淪ailing on the dark sea to people of another tongue鈥�), spanning the steel construction over the northern pillar, was created by artist Hagen Bonifer in 1999 to celebrate the year of Goethe.
Tip:
If you're into photography, come here at sunset and you'll be able to take some very nice shots of Frankfurt's skyline (but be ready for a crowd).
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Eiserner Steg (Iron footbridge) on Map
Sight Name: Eiserner Steg (Iron footbridge)
Sight Location: Frankfurt, Germany (See walking tours in Frankfurt)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Frankfurt, Germany (See walking tours in Frankfurt)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Frankfurt, Germany
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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The history of Christianity in Frankfurt dates back to the Middle Ages when, as a free city-state, it became an essential segment of the Holy Roman Empire. As the city grew, so did its Christian community. Several important churches appeared during that period, including the Old Nicholas Church... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
The history of Christianity in Frankfurt dates back to the Middle Ages when, as a free city-state, it became an essential segment of the Holy Roman Empire. As the city grew, so did its Christian community. Several important churches appeared during that period, including the Old Nicholas Church... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
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