Hofbrücke, Medieval wooden bridge near Hofkirche, Lucerne, Switzerland
The Hofbrücke extended 385 meters across the bay of Lake Lucerne, featuring a covered wooden walkway with triangular paintings along its length.
Built in 1265, the Hofbrücke served as a vital connection between the city center and the Court District until its removal between 1835 and 1852.
The bridge contained 239 triangle-shaped paintings depicting religious scenes from both the Old and New Testament, created between 1552 and 1580.
The bridge's dismantlement occurred during the construction of Schweizerhofquai, marking a shift in urban development priorities in nineteenth-century Lucerne.
The remaining triangular paintings from Hofbrücke are preserved in the City Archives of Lucerne, documenting the bridge's architectural and artistic legacy.
Location: Lucerne
GPS coordinates: 47.05417,8.31083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:00
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