Switzerland Lucerne

Night glimpse of Weinmarktgasse street with illuminated shop windows in Lucerne old town

2014
02/17
NIKON D800, 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 @ f/8.0 4/10, ISO 640
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The image captures Weinmarktgasse, one of the characteristic shopping streets of Lucerne's old town, in the evocative atmosphere of the evening. The illuminated windows of luxury shops, including recognizable Swiss watchmaking and jewelry brands, project warm light onto the pavement. Historic buildings with their decorated facades and projecting bay windows create an urban canyon typical of medieval Swiss cities. A wrought iron lamppost illuminates the center of the street, while in the background a building with pictorial decorations can be glimpsed. This view represents the fusion between commercial tradition and architectural heritage that characterizes Lucerne's historic center.

Lucerne, Weinmarktgasse, shopping, night, shop windows, old town, Swiss watchmaking