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Augustusbrücke
Connecting Dresden's historic hearts over the Elbe
Counts toward these achievements:
Dresden: First Steps10 pts
Dresden: Explorer25 pts
Dresden: Insider50 pts
The Augustus Bridge in Dresden spans the Elbe, linking the historic centers of the Old Town and New Town. Rebuilt between 1907 and 1910 by Hermann Klette and Wilhelm Kreis, it has been reserved for public transport, pedestrians, and cyclists since 2022. Its status as a heritage monument in Saxony highlights its cultural importance.
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Originally built in the High Middle Ages, it was one of Europe's largest bridges at the time.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1907
- Height
- 9 m
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Former Name
- Friedrich-August-Brücke, Georgij-Dimitroff-Brücke
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Part of These Trails
Heritage Sites in Dresden — Walk IIStop 7 of 8
Industrial-Era DresdenStop 3 of 9
Location
Nearby
Elbehochwasser 2002
30 m away
Dresdner Brettl
139 m away
Italienisches Dörfchen
211 m away
Brückenmännchen
147 m away
Brühl's Terrace
250 m away
Schloßplatz
234 m away
Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatis
266 m away
Sekundogenitur
243 m away