Lucern

I visited Lucerne in Jan 1975. The iconic landmark of Lucerne is the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), a wooden bridge first erected in the 14th century. Old Town Lucerne is located just north on the Reuss River, and still has several half-timber structures with painted fronts that remain from Medieval times. Remnants of the old town walls with eight tall watch towers still exist on the hill above Lucerne. An additional gated tower sits at the base of the hill on the banks of the Reuss River. The twin needle towers of the Church of St. Leodegar (Hofkirche), which was named after the city's patron saint, sit on a small hill just above the lake front. Originally built in 735, the present structure was erected in 1633 in the late Renaissance style, however the towers date from the earlier structure. The interior is richly decorated.