tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681636933577206972.post2606313486860654664..comments2024-03-27T11:32:49.791-07:00Comments on Papergreat: Old postcard showing Teufelsbrücke (Devil's Bridge) legendChris Ottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13435979081891289688noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6681636933577206972.post-23561711118998271192017-02-01T14:32:01.896-07:002017-02-01T14:32:01.896-07:00Altdorf is located by Lake Lucerne, basically smac...Altdorf is located by Lake Lucerne, basically smack-dab in the middle of Switzerland: http://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/altdorf.html<br /><br />-- and --<br /><br />https://www.google.com/maps/place/6460+Altdorf,+Switzerland/@46.8024256,7.1754139,9z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x478543805f5cea09:0x400ff8840190c10!8m2!3d46.8821272!4d8.6428436<br /><br />The von Matt brothers ("Gebr.", abbreviation for "Gebrüder", or "brothers") were the sons of patriarch Jakob von Matt. The sons included Kaspar, Theodor, Eduard, and Josef, with just one daughter, Marie. Details here: http://teufelsbruecke.ch/Teufelsbruecke/von_Matt.html<br /><br />Here is a photograph of the Teufelsbrücke (Devil's Bridge) almost assuredly portrayed in the postcard: http://teufelsbruecke.ch/Teufelsbruecke/Home_1.html<br /><br />If you're thinking of planning a visit to the bridge and want to steer clear of any satanic interference, have a read of various tourists' advice: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g198795-d3227660-Reviews-Teufelsbrucke-Andermatt_Canton_of_Uri_Swiss_Alps.html<br /><br />The bridge itself is in Andermatt, about an hour south of Altdorf. Details here: http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/teufelsbruckeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com