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Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke)

City Center, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Ranked #6 of 20 attractions in Lucerne
Type: Bridges
Traveller Description: The Chapel Bridge (the correct name is "Kapell bridge") in Lucerne is a covered wooden footbridge that crosses the River Reuss. It was built in 1333... more »
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Seal Harbor, Maine
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

this is where you have your picture taken to say 'Lucerne' - try to get there when bus tours are not hovering.

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Singapore, Singapore
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Before coming to Lucerne, tourists might all have seen the photos of this bridge. But it was still stunning to see the actual thing. It was beautiful! It’s close to the train station and cruise center. No matter what your plan is in Lucerne, it’s definitely worth of 20 minutes of your time, to take some photos and walk in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

A picture perfect attraction across Lake Lucerne which is so charming especially the flowers along the side of the bridge, the mountains in the background and the swans swimming in the lake. A must see...

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Slatington, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Certainly a unique structure, the flowers in spring thru fall are beautiful. Very picturesque and a great photo op if you are in Lucerne.

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USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

The title truly says it all. The Kapellbrucke is very pretty and definitely worth your time to stroll through. I would suggest however, if you can, try to go when there are not too many tour groups (typically in the evening around dinner time).

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

The wooden bridge was unique and beautifully built. Combined with its historical perspective it had become some sort of a landmark in Lucerne. For tourists, if you come to Lucerne, you must go and see this historic bridge for the compulsory photo session. The bridge was located close to the Bucherer building where busloads of tourists were dropped off to... More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

Wonderful attraction in Luzern.... Coming to Luzern and don't seeing the Chapel Bridge is the same going to rome and don't seeing the pope!!!!

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Carlsbad, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Kapellbrucke, it is an oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe spanning over the Reuss river. Restored and reconstructed in 1994 at the cost of $2mln. after fire damage in prior year. As a part of the bridge, the Water Tower served as a prison in medieval times. There are colorful paintings on the triangular frames, depicting events from Lucerne's history.... More

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Montreux, Switzerland
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Well, basically is the symbol of the town Lucerne. Right in the center of the town, great place for pictures. You can learn more about the history of the town and see some of the great pictures inside of the bridge.

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Colombes, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

this bridge burnt down and was rebuilt but some of the paintings disappeared. it has a roof and is beautifully made of wood. and does not go straight from one side to the other. have a good look at the river which has a system to regulate the height of the lake. Unfortunately the probably very interesting explanations are in... More

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