BridgeArchitectural Heritage Monument3a200265…7401
Drehbrücke im Rheinauhafen
Cologne's Oldest Swing Bridge
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Opened on August 5, 1896, the swing bridge at Rheinauhafen is Cologne's oldest bridge over Rhine water and a protected industrial monument. It connects Malakoffturm with the Imhoff Chocolate Museum and operates hourly from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. This structure is part of North Rhine-Westphalia's architectural heritage.
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The bridge underwent extensive restoration in 1986/87.
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- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
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