“The Sonnenbrücke is the only medieval bridge in Speyer that has been preserved almost in its original condition. First mentioned before 1242, it was then called Nikolausbrücke. [...] In order for Speyer's 'jewel bridge' to be preserved for a long time to come, it may only be used as a pedestrian and cyclist connection."
Source (quoted verbatim): historischer-verein-speyer.de/?p=977

It is also one of the last bridges on the Speyerbach before it flows into the Rhine. The Speyerbach has its source in the small town of Elmstein-Speyerbrunn in the heart of the Palatinate Forest.

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November 13, 2020

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In the old town of Speyer there is a lot of half-timbered and other structures to discover

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October 22, 2020

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The statue of St. Nicholas erected in honor of the blessed Edith Stein is also on the bridge of the sun.

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