Dear readers and subscribers, since I do not live in the center of the city I sometimes walk along the river to reach it. Here are a few pictures of the covered bridges with short history.
The covered bridges of Strasbourg form a charming ensemble of three bridges located in the heart of the Petite France district, spanning the Ill River. Between the 13th and 18th centuries, this area was adorned with four covered bridges. Although the current bridges are no longer covered, they have nevertheless retained this historically resonant name.
The tower of Almosenturm or Malzenturm was demolished in 1869 following a fire in 1863. The other four towers were preserved due to their use as a prison until the construction of the detention house on Fil Street in 1823.
These four fortified towers, of which there were originally five, that mark these bridges, were classified as historical monuments in 1928, thus testifying to their historical and cultural value.
The “Tour du bourreau” is situated on the left of the 3 other towers and is out of the main picture. The mural painting is in my back when watching the passage Frankhauser.
I hope you enjoyed these pictures and short article
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