“Why is it called the ‘Granary Bridge’ when there’s no granary in sight?” someone in our group might ask. Good question! You see, the Kornhausbrücke, which we’re standing on right now, earned its name not from a building standing here but from a connection to the past. Back in the late 19th century, this bridge was just a dream for the residents of Wipkingen, who worked on this side of the Limmat River but lived on the opposite bank. Imagine their daily trek, a journey that mirrored the flow of grain from the countryside to the granaries, or “Kornhäuser”, located near Limmatplatz. This bridge, completed in 1929, became their shortcut, their connection to the heart of the city and those very granaries. So while you won’t find a grain storage building here today, the Kornhausbrücke stands as a testament to the flow of people and goods, a reminder of the city’s commercial past woven into the very fabric of its present.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to