Chapel Bridge, Covered wooden footbridge in Lucerne, Switzerland
The Chapel Bridge extends 204 meters across the Reuss River, connecting the north bank near the theater with St. Peter's Chapel on Rathausquai.
The bridge, constructed in 1365 as part of Lucerne's fortifications, links the medieval old town on the right bank to the newer district on the left.
Interior paintings from the 17th century decorate the bridge's triangular frames, portraying scenes from Swiss history and Catholic religious narratives.
Visitors can access the bridge 24 hours daily, walking through while observing the octagonal water tower that stands as an integral part of the structure.
The structure maintains its position as Europe's oldest wooden covered bridge and the world's oldest surviving truss bridge, despite reconstruction after the 1993 fire.
Location: Lucerne
Official opening: 1360
Length: 204.7 m
Made from material: wood, tree
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lucerne
GPS coordinates: 47.05163,8.30753
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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