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Bridges of Meissen

Meissen’s river crossings span centuries of engineering, connecting the historic town center with the district of Cölln across the Elbe. This selection features the Karl-Richard-Hirschberg-Brücke, a 256-meter railway cantilever bridge, and the modern 330-meter Elbtalbrücke road crossing. The list also includes heritage-protected structures like the Johannesbrücke and Albertbrücke, which serve as vital links for both local traffic and rail infrastructure within this Saxon riverside town.

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Karl-Richard-Hirschberg-Brücke

A 256-meter-long heritage-protected railway bridge connecting the district of Cölln with central Meissen. This cantilever structure is a significant piece of industrial architecture spanning the Elbe River.

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Elbtalbrücke

A modern 330-meter-long road bridge crossing the Elbe at river kilometer 82.9. Also known as the Neue Elbebrücke, it serves as a primary traffic artery for the city.