Old Bridge (Heidelberg)

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Old Bridge
The Old Bridge, spanning the Neckar
Coordinates	49°24′52″N 8°42′34″E / 49.414338°N 8.70954°E / 49.414338; 8.70954
Crosses	Neckar River
Locale	Heidelberg: – north side: Neuenheim – south side: The Old City
Official name	Karl Theodor Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Brücke)
Followed by	Theodor-Heuss-Brücke
Characteristics
Total length	656 feet (200 m)
Height	23 feet (7 m)
History
Opened	1788
Location

The Karl Theodor Bridge (German: Karl-Theodor-Brücke), commonly known as the Old Bridge (Alte Brücke), is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. It connects the Old City with the eastern part of the Neuenheim district of the city on the opposite bank. The current bridge, made of Neckar sandstone and the ninth built on the site, was constructed in 1788 by Elector Charles Theodore, and is one of the best-known landmarks and tourist destinations in Heidelberg.