Bridge of Torture

A law introduced in 1411 instructed those sentenced to death to be sewn up into a sack, and thrown into the water. After 1466, people were placed in a cage, abused and mocked by passers-by, and then thrown into the river, freeing themselves and swimming to the bank.Assuming you can swim , of course. Bring it back, I say !

Day 22: Strasbourg Sightseeing, then back to Luxembourg

October 2nd 2022
We slept on a fold out couch last night. Not all of us. Just Sue and me. It was better than many beds I’ve been on, so we’re rested up and heading to breakfast in the city centre. We will do the day on foot, The apartment has a 1990s decor, combining salmon carpets, beige and cream striped wallpaper with walnut veneer cabinets but, other than no coffee or milk, it was perfect for our agenda. ... read more

Europe » Luxembourg » Esch-sur-Alzette

Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and an independent state under the Netherlands. It lost more than half of its territory to Belgium in 1839, but gained a larger measure of autonomy. Full independence was attained in 1867. Overr... ... read more

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