Oberbaumbrücke Bridge
Am Oberbaum 10243 Berlin, Germany
Description:
Traveling along the Spree in Berlin (Germany), you will see a huge number of bridges and canals. Of particular interest is the two-level bridge Oberbaumbrücke. He gives the trip a romantic character and suggests to call this place “German Venice”.
In the 30s of the XVIII century, the bridge was made of wood. The modern bridge in the neo-Gothic style was designed by one of the best Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava. The original architectural project of Oberbaumbrücke had the design features of the Gothic Middle Ages.
The intricate construction of Oberbaumbrücke has two levels, on the bottom is part of the Berlin metro network, and in the near future the German government plans to restore the tram along Oberbaumbrücke. During the festival of light in Berlin on Oberbaumbrück lit numerous lights that reflect on the water and give the overall picture of the bridge a unique look.