Bridge to Better Days
Munich / Germany /1656
Munich in Germany has several bridges with historical significance, including bridges that connect to monuments, bridges that are architectural landmarks, and bridges that were key to the city’s founding. There are more than one thousand bridges and footbridges in Munich, connecting different parts of the city, its people, and their stories. These bridges not only connect one side of the River Isar to the other but also link the wider sections of the city. One of the most historically significant bridges is the Braunauer Eisenbahnbrücke. This bridge is part of the railway connection from Germany to Austria, linking Braunau in Austria via the Braunau-Simbach Railway Bridge. To provide some background, the Braunau-Simbach Railway Bridge spans the Inn River, connecting Braunau am Inn in Austria to Simbach in Germany. Completed in 1871, the bridge was an essential component of the railway line, facilitating cross-border transport and commerce between Bavaria and Upper Austria. Its strategic importance also made it a target during conflicts, including damage in World War II, after which it was reconstructed.
