Chapel Bridge, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

4.5 (6.457 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Lucerne Bridges

Charmingly flower bedecked

Delightful in a glorious early autumn day, it is a beautiful sight across the river. Charmingly bedecked with vibrant flowers along its full extent, it is a premier attraction in the city. It was great to see the forest of wooden beams while traversing it. Another unique feature are the array of paintings in triangular holdings along it. They were created during the 1600s as part of the Counter Reformation and strongly promoted the Catholic faith. Originally numbering 158 in total, after a devastating 1993 fire only 30 could be fully salvaged. An adjacent octagonal tower stands in the river and was actually in existence a few decades before the bridge. It is an added attraction in the full vista. Down the centuries it has had numerous roles such as prison and archive store.
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Address

Kapellbruecke, Lucerne 6003 Switzerland

Mobile

+41 41 227 17 17

Website

http://www.luzern.com/en/chapel-bridge

Email

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Current local date and time now

Monday, May 06, 2024, 12:05

User Ratings

4.5 based on (6.457 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5860Vetman 5:00 PM Aug 7, 2022
    Not to be missed.
    Looking at the chapel bridge and hearing all the history behind it was amazing. Just to see the craftsmanship involved in constructing this bridge was amazing. As you walk along the bridge there are numerous paintings depicting events of times gone by. It's just a beautiful sight, one that even the best pictures can't capture.
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  • 5CK1890 5:00 PM Sep 4, 2022
    Beautiful old wooden bridge with paintings in the roof gables.
    Beautifully preserved old wooden bridge across the river mouth into the lake. Although some older paintings had been destroyed by fire some time ago, the remaining paintings tell a story of the region's past. Nicely lit at night.

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