Europe | Switzerland | Lucerne
Behold beautiful Lucerne! This German-speaking area of central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne is a truly spectacular locale. Surrounded by mountains and notable for its famous Chapel Bridge, this idyllic and musical Swiss locale is wonderful any time of year.
Attractions in Lucerne besides the Chapel Bridge include the striking, rock-carved Lion Monument, the Swiss Museum of Transport (featuring a cinema, museum and planetarium) and the Jesuit Church, Lucerne which dates back to the 1600s and is adorned with murals.
Attractions in Lucerne besides the Chapel Bridge include the striking, rock-carved Lion Monument, the Swiss Museum of Transport (featuring a cinema, museum and planetarium) and the Jesuit Church, Lucerne which dates back to the 1600s and is adorned with murals.
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Lake Lucerne
Talk about a beautiful drive; it's possible to circumnavigate the entire lake by car. Rowing aficionados may be familiar with this lake for hosting the European Rowing Championships twice!
Kapellbrücke
The Kapellbrücke is a wooden pedestrian bridge that spans Reuss River in Lucerne, Switzerland. It was built in 1333 and is one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe.
Dying Lion Wall Monument
Commemorating the fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution, Switzerland's Lion of Lucerne is a sculptural marvel. Mark Twain praised this sculpture of a dying lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Other Popular Destinations in Switzerland
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