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Heidelberg Bridge Monkey

Heidelberg Bridge Monkey

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Heidelberg Bridge Monkey

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Kristian

November 20, 2022

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The Heidelberg Bridge Monkey is a figural representation on the bridge over the Neckar. Its history dates back to the 15th century (1481). At that time, a monkey was already sitting in the tower of what was then the bridge. A sculptural stone figure was destroyed with the bridge tower in the Palatinate War of Succession.

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Kiki 🌊

May 27, 2022

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The Heidelberg bridge monkey is one of the most popular photo motifs in the old town.
The bronze sculpture was erected in 1979, but its history began much earlier. As …

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🅰️ndy

March 5, 2023

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There's a cool story behind the monkey. If you observe this figure for a while, you will also see one or the other visitor who "sticks his head" into the figure...to take a selfie...

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Elevation 120 m

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Friday 31 July

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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