4 BradJill - 2 years ago
Karlsbrucke (Charles Bridge) interestingly includes two bridges that link the small island of Trodlmarkt in the Pegnitz River to the St. Sebald district in the north and St. Lorenz district in the south within the city centre of Nuremburg.
The Upper bridge that you see today dates back to 1728 when a new two-arch sandstone bridge was constructed to replace numerous past wooden bridges which as been at this location during previous centuries. The new bridge was made in honour of Emperor Charles VI from hence it took name. The Lower bridge is older, dating back to the late 15th century, it is also built of sandstone and remains much intact from its original construction.
Perhaps most interesting, in the middle of the upper bridge are two obelisk monuments with imperial symbols and decorations of the Emperor. One obelisk is topped with a pigeon while the other an eagle. The two obelisks are surrounded by ornamental gates but you can get very close to look over them and take pictures.
