Historic bridges in Berlin, capital of the GDR - Germany / German Democratic Republic 1985 - 70 Pfennig

Historical Bridges in Berlin, Capital of the GDR With the illustrations of historical bridges in Berlin, the capital of the GDR, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the German Democratic Republic issues four multicolored special postage stamps. Special cancellation from October 8 to December 7, 1985 Berlin Bridges Since trade and traffic play a role in the history of mankind, there are bridges. So it is understandable that the oldest bridges date back to the time when the cities were founded or gained their importance. Many bridge constructions testify to the mastery of their builders and are at the same time tools of outstanding technical engineering achievements. Selected bridges are preserved as technical monuments and part of our cultural heritage. 70 Pfennig value: Marx-Engels-Brücke The former castle bridge spans the Kupfergraben in a length of 49 m and a width of 33 m. It was built to designs by Karl Friedrich Schinkel in the years 1822 to 1824. The bridge was initially without artistic jewelry, although Schinkel designed in 1819 eight groups of figures. The suggestions he received from the battles against the Napoleonic foreign rule. These Carraramarmor group statues were erected on polished granite pedestals between 1853 and 1857. The eight statues, influenced by Greek mythology, make clear references to the wars of liberation. The parapets of the railings contain ancient and romantic ornaments. The bridge, severely damaged during the Second World War, was restored in 1960 and rebuilt its bridge figures in 1984.