isch liäbä di, Kapellbrücke

The Kapellbrücke ("Chapel Bridge" in German) is the oldest wooden bridge in Europe. The covered bridge, constructed in 1333, was designed to help protect the city of Lucerne from attacks. Inside the bridge are a series of paintings from the 17th century depicting events from Luzern's history.

Photographer:
ecchymoses
Uploaded:
2011-02-16
Tags:
bridge city europe kapellbrücke lucerne luzern reuss swan wasserturm
Camera:
Superheadz Ultra Wide & Slim
Film:
Kodak Gold 400 (35mm)
City:
Luzern
Country/region:
Switzerland
Year:
2010
Time:
noon
Albums:
luzärn

5 Comments

  1. soleado
    soleado ·

    A really beautiful place!

  2. woosang
    woosang ·

    amazing. To have a wooden thing so very old!

  3. anapan
    anapan ·

    i really love this constructions. have seen some of this in Schwabisch Hall, do you know?

  4. lazybuddha
    lazybuddha ·

    Wicked!

  5. elelostdog
    elelostdog ·

    i love this shoot!

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