The bridge and tower are made of red sandstone which is common in Miltenberg as it has its own sandstone quarries. The massive Bridge Tower was built in the year 1900. Read more

Jan 26, 2020 · But it wasn’t until 1900 that the town had its own bridge. The Mainbrücke, with six arches came at the end of 25 years of fund-raising and planning. The design embraced Miltenberg’s Medieval heritage with a replica of fortified sandstone gatehouse that looks like it could be the real thing.

In the 150s, the Roman Empire pushed outwards its fortified border in Germania, establishing the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes which replaced the Odenwald-Neckar-Limes. From Miltenberg on northwards, the river Main became the border.

Sep 22, 2020 · funkyGERMANY presents eight attractions in Miltenberg, a small town on the River Main, located on the very edge of Bavaria. It has 9,000 inhabitants and is so far out on the very northwest perimeter of the state, that it doesn’t attract much attention in Bavaria’s capital.

Aug 30, 2024 · Miltenberg is located on the Deutsche Fachwerkstraße, which combines unique landscapes, historic locations and lovingly restored monuments over a length of around 3,500 km. With our A-ROSA Silva we have laid out directly on the city side of Miltenberg between the Main and Martins bridges.

Aug 30, 2024 · Tourist Attractions, Things to do & photo spots in the historic old town of Miltenberg in Bavaria: Marktplatz, Mildenburg, Oldest Inn in Germany.

Jan 14, 2023 · Between 1898 – 1900, the first bridge was built, with the imposing bridge tower remaining until today. The bridge itself was blown up during the last days of the war in 1945; the reconstructed bridge was inaugurated in 1950.

Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Mainbrücke. This impressive structure heavily damaged during the war and subsequently restored is a significant landmark over the...

Nov 12, 2019 · Although today it has a modern bridge stretching across it, it’s the attractive restored Zwillingstor that catches your eye. It stands proud at the edge of the town and creates a truly historic feel.