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Spreuerbrücke
Attraction
4.7 (3957 reviews)
15th-century, covered pedestrian bridge featuring a series of paintings with a death motif.
Spreuerbrücke, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
+41 41 227 17 17
Did You Know?
1408
Construction Year
The Spreuerbrücke, also known as the Mill Bridge, was built in 1408, making it a historic landmark in Lucerne.
Kaspar Meglinger
Plague Paintings
The bridge features a series of medieval-style 17th-century plague paintings by Kaspar Meglinger, depicting the Dance of Death.
Zigzag
Unique Design
Unlike most bridges, the Spreuerbrücke zigzags across the Reuss River, adding to its distinctive character.
Chapel
Central Feature
The bridge has a small chapel in the middle, added in 1568, providing a place for reflection and prayer.
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