Switzerland Lucerne

The historic buildings of Lucerne old town reflect in the waters of the Reuss River

Shot
2014
02/17
Publication
2019
06/16
NIKON D800, 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8.0 1/200, ISO 100
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The image depicts the characteristic row of historic buildings overlooking the Reuss River in Lucerne's old town. The buildings with their colorful facades, typical of medieval and Renaissance Swiss architecture, reflect perfectly in the calm waters of the river. On the right stands the Rathaus, the historic town hall with its distinctive red tower. The blue sky with white clouds creates a vivid contrast with the pastel tones of the buildings. This stretch of the riverfront represents the commercial and social heart of historic Lucerne, where merchants and craftsmen operated since medieval times.

Lucerne, old town, Reuss River, Rathaus, Swiss architecture, reflections, historic buildings