Covered Bridge in the Castle - Zwingen, BL, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 26.244 E 007° 31.648
32T E 388967 N 5254823
The last covered bridge in the district of Laufen is located inside Zwingen Castle.
Waymark Code: WMJ081
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/04/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 6

This covered bridge is located inside Zwingen castle and connects the outer bailey with the main castle, the used to be on separate islands, but the moat has been silted up over the centuries.

The bridge was built in 1472, the current structure and material is mostly from 1689. It was renovated in 2001.
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent

Description of Covered Bridge:
Wooden covered bridge with a tilted roof, about 25 meters long.


Year Built: 1472/1689

Location (Road - City - State - Country): Inside the Castle - Zwingen, BL - Switzerland

Web Address: Not listed

Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed

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