Chaff and Leaves

Chaff and Leaves. The Spreuer Bridge was the only bridge in Lucerne where it was allowed to dump chaff and leaves into the river, due to its location farthest…

Location: Spreuer Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland

Category: weird

The Spreuer Bridge was the only bridge in Lucerne where it was allowed to dump chaff and leaves into the river, due to its location farthest downriver. This peculiar tradition is a glimpse into the bridge's history and the daily life of Lucerne's inhabitants. The bridge's unique status was likely due to its role in connecting the Mühlenplatz to the mills in the middle of the river.

Source: Spreuer_Bridge

Chaff and Leaves — Lucerne, Canton of Zurich

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