Spreuerbrücke - Luzern, Switzerland
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manchanegra
N 47° 03.110 E 008° 18.102
32T E 446962 N 5211160
Downriver from the Kapellbrucke, the Spreuerbrücke zigzags across the Reuss.
Waymark Code: WMWG2
Location: Luzern, Switzerland
Date Posted: 10/26/2006
Views: 75
Downriver from the Kapellbrucke, the Spreuerbrücke or Mill Bridge zigzags across the Reuss.
This ancient covered bridge, which was constructed in 1408 (75 years after Kapellbrücke), is very similar to it older brother. Originally, it connected Mühlenplatz (the town mills) and Pfistergasse (the baker’s quarter). Spreuerbrücke also served as part of the city fortification. In medieval Lucerne it was the lowest bridge and the only one where people were allowed to throw wheat chaff (Spreu) into the river. An additional treasure, the bridge features a series of medieval-style 17th Century plague 'The Black Death' paintings by Gaspar Meglinger which are titled “Dance of Death”. The theme is that it does not matter who you are---man and woman, child, priest, warrior, prince, wiseman, a young bride, a devout nun, a lawmaker, a hunter, a craftsman, everyone---you were at the mercy of the Plague, at the mercy of Death itself. These pictures help remind us of how fragile human life can be to the many forces of nature. This nice bridge also has a small chapel in the middle, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, which was added in 1568.
Current Condition of Bridge: Has just been restored to excellent condition again
Description of Covered Bridge:
See Above
Year Built: 1408/01/01
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Luzern -LU - Switzerland
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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