Alte Mainbrücke (Old Main Bridge)

Alte Mainbrücke (Old Main Bridge) Review

The site of Germany's first stone bridge of 1120, this ancient structure over the Main River was restored beginning in 1476. Twin rows of infinitely graceful statues of saints line the bridge. They were placed here in 1730, at the height of Würzburg's baroque period, and were largely destroyed in 1945, but have been lovingly restored since then. Note the Patronna Franconiae (commonly known as the Weeping Madonna). There's a beautiful view of the Marienberg Fortress from the bridge.