Brückenaffe
Brückenaffe
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607sandra_g607
Widensolen, France1,468 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This recent statue of the little monkey replaces an old statue from the past. Touching the monkey's butt would bring money. You can pose with this monkey by putting your head under his. The mirror allows us to reflect our true selves.
Written 10 August 2023
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,389 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
This is a modern recreation of an older statue, a fun idea concerning vanity. You can put your head inside the monkey’s. Don’t forget to spot the little bronze mice next to the statue, which symbolise when the mice and rats would move to high ground with impending floods.
Written 16 July 2024
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK3,377 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Personally I thought it is just a bit of a laugh, but I understand those who question its relevance next to the historical landmark of the old bridge.
Installed in 1979 it’s a bit of a tourist magnet and various things are meant to happen if you rub certain parts of the statue.
Well I haven’t had any more children and I am still waiting for monetary fortune. However, I did rub its paw last time and I am back in Heidelberg, so perhaps that bit does work. Also, look out for the mice , they are easily overlooked
Installed in 1979 it’s a bit of a tourist magnet and various things are meant to happen if you rub certain parts of the statue.
Well I haven’t had any more children and I am still waiting for monetary fortune. However, I did rub its paw last time and I am back in Heidelberg, so perhaps that bit does work. Also, look out for the mice , they are easily overlooked
Written 16 September 2023
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LTB511
Japan35,374 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Bronze statue placed near the gate of the Bridge of Arte (Carl Theodor Bridge). The former northern bridge tower had a monkey relief, which was destroyed during the War of the Grand Alliance in the 17th century. The statue was created in 1977 as a result of a competition to redesign the monkey.
It is said that stroking the pinky and forefinger of the right hand will bring him back to Heidelberg, stroking the mirror will bring prosperity, and touching the mouse will bring him good fortune.
It is said that stroking the pinky and forefinger of the right hand will bring him back to Heidelberg, stroking the mirror will bring prosperity, and touching the mouse will bring him good fortune.
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Written 1 September 2024
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luciussilvae
Vilvoorde, Belgium5,296 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A statue of a metal monkey that you will find next to the Brückentor and of course surrounded by popular belief.
If you touch the animal you will definitely come back to Heidelberg and/or your finances will improve.
If you really want to be a monkey, it's best to stick your head in there too.
If you touch the animal you will definitely come back to Heidelberg and/or your finances will improve.
If you really want to be a monkey, it's best to stick your head in there too.
Written 3 August 2023
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Codiak!
Abbotsford, Canada12,426 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Just across from the street from our hotel is this piece of modern art. Tourist groups often congregate in front of it. You can tell that many have rubbed the statue to make a wish. Next to it are a couple of mice and that serve the same purpose. Maybe wish that you can return to Heidelberg as it is a beautiful city!
Written 15 May 2024
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iamface
Aberdeen, UK1,761 contributions
Feb 2020
interest story and appearance. funny and unique. good for stay a bit time and take some picture with it.
Written 27 February 2020
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Eric M
Heidelberg, Germany48 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
I am so tired of this stupid monkey. I grew up in Heidelberg in the 1960s and there was no Brückenaffe; it was only tacked on in 1978. Oh sure, they say it replaced the original which was there in the Middle Ages, but during the 18th-20th centuries, when Heidelberg acquired its romantic reputation, there was no Brückenaffe.
OK, so if you want to stand in line and have your partner take a picture of you with your head looking out from a phoney monkey statue, go right ahead. But don't think this is an authentic part of Heidelberg historical culture: it is not, it is purely there for the tourists.
OK, so if you want to stand in line and have your partner take a picture of you with your head looking out from a phoney monkey statue, go right ahead. But don't think this is an authentic part of Heidelberg historical culture: it is not, it is purely there for the tourists.
Written 8 February 2019
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120Roxana
Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania647 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This bronze sculpture by Professor Gernot Rumpf was installed there in 1979. But there was a bridge monkey in Heidelberg as far back as the 15th century. Old drawings of the town show it next to the tower on the north end of the Old Bridge. It disappeared during the Palatinian War of Succession (1689/93). 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. Others said that you have to look in the mirror and think of you as you realy are deep in your soul. For me the sculpture resemble with a cat rather than a monkey... Pretty square on the way you walk to the church from the bridge.
Written 7 May 2018
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David N
Hawthorne, CA5,659 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This bronze statue of a monkey was erected in 1979, but it honors a tradition that bridge has featured a monkey at this spot since the 15th Century. It is a fun place to snap a photo and share with your friends.
Written 16 July 2023
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