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Copyright: arik aaronson (arik77)
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| Genre: Places |
| Medium: Black & White |
| Date Taken: 2008-08-15 |
| Categories: Daily Life, Architecture |
| Exposure: f/8, 1/80 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-07-04 9:08 |
| Viewed: 153 |
| Points: 0 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Kapellbrüke (Chapel Bridge) and Wasserturm are the most photographed place in Luzern , Switzerland .
Lucerne is traditionally considered first and foremost as a tourist destination. One of the city's famous landmarks is Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), a wooden bridge first built in the 14th century.
The Kapellbrücke--"Chapel Bridge" in English--was built in 1333. As you cross its 200-meter length, you'll see 120 captioned triangular paintings from the early 1500s that chronicle the city's history. The paintings feature St. Mauritius and St. Leodegar, the patron saints of Lucerne.
In reality, the bridge is not as old as it looks. The Kapellbrücke was nearly destroyed by a 1993 fire, and much of what stands today is an excellent restoration. |
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