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Chapel Bridge

Kapellbrücke

The Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) is a covered medieval wooden footbridge crossing the river Reuss in Lucerne, Switzerland, notable for its diagonal line across the river and the octagonal stone Wasserturm rising beside it. The bridge contains a series of triangular painted panels along the interior roof trusses and links the old town to the newer quarter. It is Lucerne's symbol and one of Switzerland's principal tourist attractions.

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Its prime

1700

Today

Restored

As it stood in 1700

What Chapel Bridge looked like in its prime.

A long, covered wooden footbridge running diagonally across the Reuss, roofed with wooden shingles that have a yellow‑brown, weathered patina and lined outside with long wooden flower boxes. The span is supported on evenly spaced piled timber trestles; midway stands an octagonal stone tower with a steep conical roof rising directly from the water. The covered walkway's interior shows a low timber ceiling with triangular painted panels set into the roof trusses and a plank floor for pedestrians.

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8 places to explore in 1700.

The record describes 8 distinct spots at Chapel Bridge, including 3 interiors: covered walkway with triangular paintings, short crosswalk onto the wasserturm, close-up of a painted triangular panel. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and explore every one, more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.

Right-bank approach at PeterskapelleCovered walkway with triangular paintingsMid-span beside the Wasserturm (exterior)Short crosswalk onto the WasserturmLeft-bank exit near the TheatreClose-up of a painted triangular panelUnderside view: trestles and river reflectionsParapet lined with flower boxes

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