Kappel Bridge
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The Kapellbrücke is a covered wooden pedestrian truss bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland, that crosses the Reuss River. It was once Europe's oldest covered bridge. The bridge, named for St. Peter's Chapel, is a prominent landmark and a major tourist attraction.
Originally built around 1333, it served as part of Lucerne's fortifications. The bridge is 673 feet (205 meters) long. In 1993, a fire destroyed much of the structure, but it was rebuilt and reopened in 1994 with updated fire protection. The bridge is decorated with triangular paintings under its roof, many of which depict historical scenes and city landscapes.
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