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Kapellbruecke is the name of the wooden bridge across the river Reuss. This bridge is the most popular sight that almost all of the tourists think of, when thinking about Luzern / Lucerne. Kapellbruecke is 203 meters long and it dates back to the year 1333. The bridge is covered by a wooden roof under which 111 paintings were added in the 17th century. Unfortunately a fire destroyed 86 of these paintings in 1993,and they had to be replaced by repilcas.
You may walk across that bridge day and night freely and without restrictions, it is still the most popular way to cross the river for pedestrians. At night it is lighted and some of the paintings look even a bit better at night and it gets more easy to take perfect photographs. Leave a Comment Directions: Kapellbruecke is at the very centre of Luzern / Lucerne, 50 meters off the the banks of Lake Lucerne / Vierwaldstaetter See.
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Wasserturm is the name of the massif stone-tower that was added to Kapellbruecke during the 14th century. That tower is not round, but an octagon and it was first used as a prison-tower, later as a watchtower and finally also as a treasury. The wooden top of that tower is not accessible !
Nowadays there is a souvenir-shop inside that tower.
Kapellbruecke is still made of thick wooden truncks and it is swinging a bit, when you walk over it. Unfortunately you have to step up a few steps at both sides of the river : that way the bridge is not accesible by wheel-chairs ! Leave a Comment Directions: Kapellbruecke is at the very centre of Luzern / Lucerne, 50 meters off the the banks of Lake Lucerne / Vierwaldstaetter See.
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The Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) is the most beautiful and famous of covered bridges in Lucerne,or even in all Switzerland.Originally it was a medieval wooden construction,but unfortunatelly few years ago a very big part ot the bridge it was burned (it seems that it was a sort of protest or something like that).Anyway right now the bridge is almost completly renovated and walking by the bridge you'll see very well, the old and "new" part of the bridge.
Also walking by this bridge,you'll see some of best views of Lucerne's Old Town and riverside,is the perfect place to make some very good pictures. Leave a Comment
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Chapel Bridge is named after the nearby St. Peter's chapel. The paintings that were added in the 17th century illustrate scenes of the City's history. The attached octagonal Water Tower - Lucerne"s trademark - was built around 1300. Leave a Comment
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 Kapellenbruecke by call_me_rhiaLeave a Comment Address: KapellenbrueckeDirections: on the reuss river, about 3 minutes from the train station
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Kapellbrücke or Chapel Bridge is probably one of the most famous Swiss landmark.
It was constructed over the Reuss River in the first half of the XIVth century as part of the city fortufucations and remains the oldest wooden bridge in Europe. Named after nearby St. Peter's chapel. The paintings that were added in the XVIIth century illustrate scenes of Swiss and local history including the biographies of the city's patron Saints Leodegar and Mauritius.
This Swiss heritage was heavily destroyed by a dramatic fire in 1993. Swiss population was deeply affected by this disaster and after an impressive national collect to rise fund. The bridge was quicky rebuilt in only 8 months but 78 of the initial 111 paintings were irreparably damaged. Leave a Comment
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The octagonal 34m high Water Tower (Wasserturm) was probably erected at the beginning of the 14th century; it served as a watch tower and corner pillar on the city's fortifications, as well as a prison, a torture chamber and for the city archives. Today, the Water Tower is used as the Guild Hall of the Artillery Association. Leave a Comment Directions: Chapel Bridge
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In addition to the Lion Monument, the Chapel Bridge is also a Lucerne highlight and you can't miss it (it's right on the river). Built in 1333 to ward off enemy attacks, the landmark is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe. Inside the bridge are a series of paintings from the 17th century depicting events from Lucerne's history. A 1993 fire destroyed much of the bridge, but it was quickly rebuilt. The bridge is 670 feet in length and spans the width of the Reuss River. Adjoining the bridge is the octagonal Water Tower (Wasserturm), which stands 140 feet tall and has served as a prison, torture chamber, watchtower, and treasury. Leave a Comment
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 The Water Tower and the Chapel
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 Water Tower & Chapel
Bridge by fishandchipsLeave a Comment Directions: The bridge is between Kapell Platz & Bahnhofstrasse
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