Baldwin Bridge, Koblenz

Baldwin Bridge, Koblenz
Balduinbrücke

View of the Baldwin Bridge from the west
Carries road, footpath and cycleway
Crosses Moselle
Locale Koblenz
Characteristics
Material Stone arch bridge / prestressed concrete bridge
Total length 475 m
Width 12 m
History
Architect Baldwin of Luxembourg
Construction begin c. 1344
Construction end 1429

The Baldwin Bridge (German: Balduinbrücke) is a stone arch bridge over the Moselle in Koblenz, Germany. It is the oldest surviving bridge in the city and was built in the 14th century under Archbishop Baldwin of Luxembourg.

Coordinates: 50°21′50″N 7°35′35″E / 50.3639°N 7.5931°E / 50.3639; 7.5931

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