Lucerne Tourism Switzerland: Travel Guide

Lucerne Tourism Switzerland. Travel Guide. A large number of the most prominent landmarks and historical tourist attractions are located in Old Town Lucerne, on the northerly side of the Reuss River. If you take a stroll around the Old Town district it won't be long until you encounter a number of half-timbered buildings, houses and similar attractions, many of which are based around the public squares, or are tucked away within its winding labyrinth of streets and alleyways. Whilst walking around, tourists should look out for the fascinating medieval remains of the city walls, which stand on a hill and still feature nine original watchtowers, adding a definite character to the area. However, it is the Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) that is the main tourist attraction and most famous landmark in Lucerne, and always features heavily on postcards, in guidebooks and on most promotional literature for this part of Switzerland. An iconic structure widely associated with the Swiss city of Lucerne, the Chapel Bridge is perhaps better known locally as the Kapellbrücke. This attraction really is a must-see for everyone and straddles the Reuss River, stretching for just over 200 metres / 656 feet and is built entirely from wood. The Chapel Bridge itself is covered with a small, characterful gabled roof and was built in 1333, making it Europe's most historic wooden bridge. Sadly much of the bridge was damaged by fire in 1993 and has since been fully restored to its former glory. The main attractions include an octagonal water tower, along with a number of paintings dating from the 17th century, simply painted directly on the triangular spaces between the wooden gables. Read more