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Brückenaffe — Attraction in Heidelberg

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Brückenaffe
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The Heidelberg Bridge Monkey dates back to the 15th century. It was a stone statue sitting in the tower of the Old Bridge, which was located opposite Heidelberg’s Old Town. The purpose of the tower was to instill fear and respect in anyone arriving in the town, while the monkey represented mockery.
Nearby attractions
Old Bridge Heidelberg
Alte Brücke, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberger Marktplatz
Marktpl. 5, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Church of the Holy Spirit
Hauptstraße 189, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
President Friedrich Ebert Memorial
Pfaffengasse 18, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Karlsplatz
Hauptstraße 214, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg Palace
Schlosshof 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Studentenkarzer
Augustinergasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Jesuitenkirche
Merianstraße 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Museum House Cajeth
Haspelgasse 12, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg University
Grabengasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Nearby restaurants
Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus
Steingasse 9, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Der kleine Spanier
Ob. Neckarstraße 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Hotel-Restaurant Hackteufel Heidelberg
Steingasse 7, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Hotel Schnookeloch
Haspelgasse 8, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Tavern Spreisel
Neckarstaden 66, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Phuket Thairestaurant Heidelberg
Steingasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Restaurant ON
Haspelgasse 4, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
HANS IM GLÜCK - HEIDELBERG Heiliggeistkirche
Hauptstraße 187, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Asia Heidelberg - Freunde der Sichuan Küche
Haspelgasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Earth Bowls
Fischergasse 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Nearby local services
Bären-Treff Heidelberg
Hauptstraße 144, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Käthe Wohlfahrt Heidelberg
Hauptstraße 124, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Close Up GmbH
Hauptstraße 132, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Heimat - Original Heidelberg
Kettengasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Antiquariat Hatry
Hauptstraße 119, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Eau de Wald
Kettengasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Andenken&Mitbringsel -Authentic Souvenirs Heidelberg
Hauptstraße 215, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
HEMA
Hauptstraße 37, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Nearby hotels
Hotel Holländer Hof
Neckarstaden 66, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Hotel Zur Alten Brücke
Ob. Neckarstraße 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Hotel Goldener Hecht
Steingasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Heidelberg
Haspelgasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Hotel Am Rathaus
Heiliggeiststraße 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
BS Luxury Apartment
Ob. Neckarstraße 7, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Hostel LOTTE Heidelberg (Altstadt)
Burgweg 3, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Villa Marstall
Lauerstraße 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Pension Jeske
Mittelbadgasse 2, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Hotel Zum Ritter St. Georg
Hauptstraße 178, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
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Brückenaffe

Neckarstaden 66, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
4.6(807)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Heidelberg Bridge Monkey dates back to the 15th century. It was a stone statue sitting in the tower of the Old Bridge, which was located opposite Heidelberg’s Old Town. The purpose of the tower was to instill fear and respect in anyone arriving in the town, while the monkey represented mockery.

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attractions: Old Bridge Heidelberg, Heidelberger Marktplatz, Church of the Holy Spirit, President Friedrich Ebert Memorial, Karlsplatz, Heidelberg Palace, Studentenkarzer, Jesuitenkirche, Museum House Cajeth, Heidelberg University, restaurants: Vetter's Alt Heidelberger Brauhaus, Der kleine Spanier, Hotel-Restaurant Hackteufel Heidelberg, Hotel Schnookeloch, Tavern Spreisel, Phuket Thairestaurant Heidelberg, Restaurant ON, HANS IM GLÜCK - HEIDELBERG Heiliggeistkirche, Asia Heidelberg - Freunde der Sichuan Küche, Earth Bowls, local businesses: Bären-Treff Heidelberg, Käthe Wohlfahrt Heidelberg, Close Up GmbH, Heimat - Original Heidelberg, Antiquariat Hatry, Eau de Wald, Andenken&Mitbringsel -Authentic Souvenirs Heidelberg, HEMA
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Website
heidelberg.de
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Live events

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay
Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay
Sun, Jan 18 • 5:00 PM
Bergheimer Straße 45, Heidelberg, 69115
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Magic Dinner mit Chris Stark im Frauenbad Heidelberg
Magic Dinner mit Chris Stark im Frauenbad Heidelberg
Fri, Jan 16 • 6:00 PM
Bergheimer Straße 45, 69115 Heidelberg
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PROJEKTIL presents INFINITY – Kosmisches Staunen erleben
PROJEKTIL presents INFINITY – Kosmisches Staunen erleben
Fri, Jan 16 • 6:15 PM
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Church of the Holy Spirit

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President Friedrich Ebert Memorial

President Friedrich Ebert Memorial

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Hotel Schnookeloch

Hotel Schnookeloch

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Käthe Wohlfahrt Heidelberg

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Aggie WangAggie Wang
It’s a cute set of sculptures with a monkey and two mice. The monkey’s head is hollow. Tourists like to have their pictures taken by standing behind the monkey’s face. The monkey holds a mirror in his hands. It is said that touching the mirror will bring you wealth. If you stroke the outstretched little and index finger of the monkey’s right hand, this means that you are coming back to Heidelberg. If touching the mice next to the monkey, lots of children are predicted. Lol. Such a legend. No wonder the mirror, the fingers and the mice are all so shiny.
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Heidelberg monkey is a symbol of ugliness, shamelessness, lechery, and vanity. The monkey is said to be good luck. Rubbing the mirror will bring you money; rubbing his fingers will ensure your return to Heidelberg; and rubbing the little bronze mice nearby will bring you fertility. A plaque with a poem ; (Why are you staring at me?/Haven’t you seen the old monkey of Heidelberg/Look to and fro/There you will find many more of my own kind.) Visitors can have view of Heidelberg Palace on the other side of the river.
Steve BeckelhimerSteve Beckelhimer
Heidelburg is a great city to visit, especially in December. This is our third trip here and we enjoy it more each time. This time we stayed at the Hotel Hollander Hof which was near the Old Bridge and not far from Scholss Heidelburg.
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It’s a cute set of sculptures with a monkey and two mice. The monkey’s head is hollow. Tourists like to have their pictures taken by standing behind the monkey’s face. The monkey holds a mirror in his hands. It is said that touching the mirror will bring you wealth. If you stroke the outstretched little and index finger of the monkey’s right hand, this means that you are coming back to Heidelberg. If touching the mice next to the monkey, lots of children are predicted. Lol. Such a legend. No wonder the mirror, the fingers and the mice are all so shiny.
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Heidelberg monkey is a symbol of ugliness, shamelessness, lechery, and vanity. The monkey is said to be good luck. Rubbing the mirror will bring you money; rubbing his fingers will ensure your return to Heidelberg; and rubbing the little bronze mice nearby will bring you fertility. A plaque with a poem ; (Why are you staring at me?/Haven’t you seen the old monkey of Heidelberg/Look to and fro/There you will find many more of my own kind.) Visitors can have view of Heidelberg Palace on the other side of the river.
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Heidelburg is a great city to visit, especially in December. This is our third trip here and we enjoy it more each time. This time we stayed at the Hotel Hollander Hof which was near the Old Bridge and not far from Scholss Heidelburg.
Steve Beckelhimer

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5.0
3y

It’s a cute set of sculptures with a monkey and two mice. The monkey’s head is hollow. Tourists like to have their pictures taken by standing behind the monkey’s face. The monkey holds a mirror in his hands. It is said that touching the mirror will bring you wealth. If you stroke the outstretched little and index finger of the monkey’s right hand, this means that you are coming back to Heidelberg. If touching the mice next to the monkey, lots of children are predicted. Lol. Such a legend. No wonder the mirror, the fingers and the mice are...

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2y

Heidelberg monkey is a symbol of ugliness, shamelessness, lechery, and vanity.

The monkey is said to be good luck. Rubbing the mirror will bring you money; rubbing his fingers will ensure your return to Heidelberg; and rubbing the little bronze mice nearby will bring you fertility.

A plaque with a poem ; (Why are you staring at me?/Haven’t you seen the old monkey of Heidelberg/Look to and fro/There you will find many more of my own kind.)

Visitors can have view of Heidelberg Palace on the other side...

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5.0
3y

Visited Heidelberg Castle on a cruise tour. We had a terrific guide called Thomas who was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history to life. He showed us the town centre where we had some free time and we visited the old bridge. Loved Heidelberg and any visitors can't fail to...

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