Reuss
The wooden slats of the dam can be added or removed to regulate the level of Lake Lucerne and the flow of the Reuss River.
- The most characteristic sight in Lucerne is the Kapellbrücke, a covered wooden bridge running diagonally across the Reuss. Apart from being a picturesque centerpiece for Lucerne, the bridge, built in 1333, is interesting for the more than 100 17th-century pictures hanging from the roof rafters inside, depicting patron saints and scenes from the town's history.
The Kapellbrücke was severely damaged by fire in 1993 but has been completely rebuilt and restored. Beside it is the octagonal Wasserturm, a 13th-century water tower more than 34 meters high and once part of the town's fortifications. The bridge and tower are among the most photographed scenes in all Switzerland.
Another view of the Lucerne's Jesuit Church, this time looking east along the Ruess River.
Lucerne's Needle Dam controlling the flow of the Reuss River.
Pour conclure la série de ma sortie sur le Pilate encore le pont de la chapelle de Lucerne. Malgré son attirance touristique je n'ai pas pu résister à une photographie. Pour contrer les critiques selon quoi le reflet de la tour est coupé je dois dire que malheureusement c'est vrai. Mais donc pourquoi diable, faut-il que tout sois toujours parfaitement symétrique ?
Lucerne's Jesuit Church reflected in the Reuss River
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Reuss!
Most notably Pierre Heimann, StephAnna Guertler and Andreas Karrer.