{"id":234455,"date":"2023-07-01T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T08:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=234455"},"modified":"2023-07-03T17:40:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T12:10:54","slug":"kapellbrucke-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/kapellbrucke-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Kapellbr\u00fccke Bridge: Your Personal Guide For Exploring This Charming Beauty In Lucerne"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we visit a new country, we usually look at places of interest, which are frequented by tourists. Very rarely visit those unthread path, the things of beauty that are right in front of our eyes, but we somehow just don\u2019t see it in that light. One of those places happen to be the beautiful bridges of a city or town. Kapellbr\u00fccke Bridge<\/strong> or the Chapel Bridge, as it is popularly called, is one such gorgeous bridge. Located in Lucerne, Switzerland, the mesmerising beauty of this bridge attracts tourists from far and wide these days.<\/em><\/p>\n

Kapellbr\u00fccke Bridge Facts<\/h2>\n
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This pretty-looking bridge is a wooden pedestrian bridge, spanning across the Reuss River in the city of Lucerne. The bridge was named after the St. Peter\u2019s Chapel, which is the vicinity. The bridge, is one of the oldest in whole of Europe as it was built way back in 1333. The bridge, which was actually over 200 meters long, shortened in time though, and is now only 170 meters, since the bank was replenished from time to time. The reason that this bridge was built was to connect the Old Town to the New Town. The Lucerne Chapel bridge paintings are another reason that it so unique.<\/p>\n

This might be one of the very bridges in the world where the paintings can be found under the roof. It was painted by a local painter by the name of Hans Heinrich Wagmann and showcase events from the history books of Lucerne as well as those of the patron saints of Lucerne, St. Leger and St. Maurice, among others. An unfortunate event, a fire on the bridge in 1993, destroyed most of the paintings.<\/p>\n

If you wish to look at these paintings, which is lined up all across the bridge, in triangular wooden blocks, then you need to avoid visiting it from Late January to Early February, as those are the carnival days, and all the old paintings are with modern ones with the carnival theme. Yet another landmark is the Water Tower, and it literally stands on the water. This tower was previously a prison, but is now used as a club room and that is also the reason why it is not open to the public. What makes the Chapel Bridge more charming is the colourful flowers, blooming on either side of the bridge.<\/p>\n

5 Best Things To Do Near Kapellbr\u00fccke Bridge<\/h2>\n

Of course, the first thing you need to do while you are at Chapel Bridge is to walk across the length of it and admire those old paintings that made it through the fire. Standing over the bridge and looking down at your reflection in the Reuss River gives you so much of peace and solitude. But, those are not the only things that you could do. There are many interesting stuff to explore, which are nearby to this impressive bridge.<\/p>\n

1. Old Town<\/h3>\n
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Called as Altstadt, The Old Town of Lucerne is a charming little place to stroll around in. Right across the Chapel Bridge from the new part of the town, it is pretty and just filled with so many little things that you will see along the way and appreciate. One of the most striking features about the old town are its buildings, which oozes of old-world charm with its ornate decorations and colourful murals. You will see this trend all across the Old Town. Another feature is the old town boulevard, which is located right between the Chapel Bridge and the City Hall. A strip, along the river Reuss, it is brimming with restaurants, quaint and with one of the best views of the river. What more could one ask for!<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> 10 Interlaken Restaurants Serving The Most Delicious Food In Switzerland<\/a><\/p>\n

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