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The Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) in Lucerne, Switzerland
The Chapel Bridge (or Kapellbrücke) in Lucerne is a 204 meter (670 foot) long bridge crossing the Reuss River located in the upper part of the Swiss city. It was originally constructed in 1333 as a fortification to help protect Lucerne from attacks and is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
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Location: The Chapel Bridge (or Kapellbrücke), Lucerne.
Photo credit: © Carl DeAbreu / Alamy / Afripics
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