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Diffenébrücke

Connecting Luzenberg to Friesenheimer Island

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The Diffenébrücke is a drawbridge at the northern entrance from the Old Rhine to Mannheim's industrial harbor. It connects the Luzenberg district with Friesenheimer Island and is named after Philipp Diffené, who presided over the Mannheim Chamber of Commerce from 1880 to 1903.

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Philipp Diffené was president of the Mannheim Chamber of Commerce from 1880 to 1903.

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Here stands the Diffenébrücke, a remarkable drawbridge connecting the Luzenberg district with Friesenheimer Island. It spans the northern entrance from the Old Rhine to Mannheim's industrial harbor. Named after Philipp Diffené, the former president of Mannheim's Chamber of Commerce, this bridge plays a crucial role in the city's infrastructure. Notice how it gracefully allows ships to pass while maintaining the traffic flow between these key areas. If you look around, you'll find the Luzenberg Water Tower just 291 meters to the east. This bridge is not just a vital route but a significant piece of Mannheim's history, contributing to the city's development.