Stone Bridge to the Castle - Zwingen, BL, Switzerland
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N 47° 26.252 E 007° 31.684
32T E 389013 N 5254837
This stone bridge is located at the west gate of Zwingen Castle.
Waymark Code: WMJ07Y
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/04/2013
Views: 6
This stone bridge with one arch crosses the river Birs to the west gate of Zwingen Castle on an island.
The castle was built in the 13th century and originally had a wooden draw-bridge. It was replaced by the current permanent structure in 1766.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Zwingen Castle
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Schlossgasse
Water or other terrain spanned: River Birs
Construction Date: 1766
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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