Kapellbrücke in Lucerne, Switzerland

The Kapellbrücke, translated to Chapel Bridge, is a covered wooden footbridge that crosses over the River Reuss in a diagonal fashion and was built in 1333. It’s named after the nearby St. Peter’s Chapel and features unique artwork inside. It is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe and the world’s oldest surviving truss bridge. Part of the bridge is the Wasserturm or water tower that pre-dates the bridge by 30 years. Over its lifetime, the tower has been a prison, torture chamber, municipal archive and local treasury. It is now closed to the public and is considered a landmark for Lucerne. With its storied past, the bridge and tower, the pair are a staple in Lucerne and a major tourist attraction.