Bridge of Power

Bridge of Power. The construction of the Rheinbrücke in Basel is often attributed to Bishop Heinrich von Thun as a means to expand his influence and power in t…

Location: Rheinbrücke, Basel, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

The construction of the Rheinbrücke in Basel is often attributed to Bishop Heinrich von Thun as a means to expand his influence and power in the region. However, historian Werner Meyer suggests that the bridge was primarily a local power politics move rather than a crucial link in the trade route over the Gotthard Pass.

Source: Heinrich von Thun, Bischof von Basel

Bridge of Power — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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