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Katzenbuckelbrücke
A bridge with historical significance
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Since 1957, the Katzenbuckelbrücke in Cologne-Mülheim has linked the Mülheim riverbank with the Mülheim Rhine peninsula. Designed by architect Gerd Lohmer, it is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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The bridge was designed by the renowned architect Gerd Lohmer.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1957
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
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- Authorship unavailable
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- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
You're standing at the Katzenbuckelbrücke, a quaint pedestrian bridge linking the Mülheim riverbank with the Mülheim Rhine peninsula since 1957. Designed by architect Gerd Lohmer, it is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Look to your left, and you'll see the Mülheimer Brücke, about 700 meters to the north. This bridge is not just a practical crossing over the Rhine but a piece of history that has accompanied the region's development since the 1950s. As you walk across, remember you're treading on a creation by a renowned architect that has shaped the cityscape for decades.







