From the Alpine Village Series Item #4036485 desheim Turmbr accessory Welcome to Alpine Village a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent New to the alpine village in 2014, this piece translates from the German to mean Rudesheim bridge. Centuries ago, bridges over waterways made a significant difference to early transportation. In order to protect areas from invasion, bridges were guarded and often included towers to watch for approaching travelers. Today, the large bridges are also a gathering spot for the present day community, where vendors offer specialty treats and wares. Our covered bridge tower s led lit and named for a beautiful town, Rudesheim, located on the Rhine river in Germany Handcrafted Hand painted Collector notes Introduced January 2014 Retired November 2015 Pre-Lit with LED light Included ACD adapter Dimensions 6.4 H x 8.4 W x 5.2 L Material s porcelain/zinc alloy