Chapel Bridge....
An early morning view of Lucerne, Switzerland, from the Chapel Bridge.
Kapellbrücke is a medieval covered bridge and has become the unofficial symbol of the city. “It was built in 1333. As you cross its 200-meter length, you'll see 120 captioned triangular paintings from the early 1500s that chronicle the city's history. The paintings feature St. Mauritius and St. Leodegar, the patron saints of Lucerne.
In reality, the bridge isn't as old as it looks. The Kapellbrücke was nearly destroyed by a 1993 fire, and much of what stands today is an excellent restoration (or reproduction, if you're a cynic or uncompromising realist).
Tip: If you're prone to arachnophobia, you may want to wear a hat and walk quickly when crossing the bridge at certain times of the year. Large spiders have been known to spin impressive webs in the Kapellbrücke's rafters--and that's something else you won't read in the tourist brochures.” It was an incredible structure, and I’m only very glad that I didn’t know about those spiders and their webs before I strolled slowly from one end to the other!
Chapel Bridge....
An early morning view of Lucerne, Switzerland, from the Chapel Bridge.
Kapellbrücke is a medieval covered bridge and has become the unofficial symbol of the city. “It was built in 1333. As you cross its 200-meter length, you'll see 120 captioned triangular paintings from the early 1500s that chronicle the city's history. The paintings feature St. Mauritius and St. Leodegar, the patron saints of Lucerne.
In reality, the bridge isn't as old as it looks. The Kapellbrücke was nearly destroyed by a 1993 fire, and much of what stands today is an excellent restoration (or reproduction, if you're a cynic or uncompromising realist).
Tip: If you're prone to arachnophobia, you may want to wear a hat and walk quickly when crossing the bridge at certain times of the year. Large spiders have been known to spin impressive webs in the Kapellbrücke's rafters--and that's something else you won't read in the tourist brochures.” It was an incredible structure, and I’m only very glad that I didn’t know about those spiders and their webs before I strolled slowly from one end to the other!