Destinations / The most popular places to visit in Switzerland / Lucerne

 

  Lucerne is the ideal gateway to the center of Switzerland, located on the Lake Lucerne, is a stunning place, embraced by a majestic mountinous panorama. The town is the ideal destination for many groups of tourists or individual tourists that are impressed for the town’s beautiful attractions, with its souvenir and watch shops, the amazing lakeside, that opens spectacular views, followed by the nearby mountains of Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn. There are plenty of wonderful places, a mixture of tradition and modernity. The most attractive are Musegg Wall, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Transport Museum.

 

 

  Chapel Bridge is the most old covered wooden bridge that dominate the city center. It is completed with gable paintings, the medieval Chapel Bridge forms the centerpiece of the town. The bridge was founded in 1333, designed to protect the city of Lucerne of attacks. The paintings that decorate the interior of the bridge date back since the 17th century, and depict events form the Luzern’s history. Most of the bridge and some of the paintings have been destroyed in a powerful fire, but still the Chapel bridge kept its majestic beauty, and the splendid design did not disappeared. An imposant water tower is adjusted to the bridge, it has over 140 feet, is rising up from bick and is shaped in a octagonal form. The Water Tower for a long period served as a prison, torture chamber, watchtower and treasury. The tower and the Chapel Bridge are important trademarks in Lucerne, being the most photographed monument in the country.

 

 

   Lucerne is the town that includes town squares and churches. The historic houses are decorated with frescoes and are lined in the spectacular towns squares. One more majestic attraction is the Jesus Church, that belongs to 17th century, represented the first sacred Baroque building in Switzerland, together with the twin towers of the Hofkirche, form an total integration part of the town landscapes. The tourists may also see the Lowendenkmal, which is a beautiful lion statue carved in a natural rock wall, situated in the center of the city, meant to commemorate the massacre of Swiss mercenaries, that were fighting in the French Revolution. The Transport Museum is located on the North side of the lake, nearby the Lido Complex, housing the first and only IMAX Theatre of Switzerland. The art lovers may visit the small museum of Richard Wagner, which is very close to the open air cinema.

 

  Lucerne is the economic and cultural center of the central Switzerland, based on tourism  and commerce. The national traditions and modernity go hand in hand in this amazing town, featuring a innovative design, regarding a famous reputation. The Culture and Convention Centre was designed by the French architect, Jean Nouvel, highlighting the architectural beauty of the city. This center is also a treasured landmark in Lucerne, called the Festival City, and a perfect venue for a large variety of cultural events, that take place throughout the year. Lucerno is the ideal starting point for the most exciting excursions, including the best precious destinations. The must see attractions are the Rigi and Pilatus mountains. This city is a pot of mysterious attractions, which involve dedication and admiration, because leave everyone deeply impressed by the pitoresque beauty of the city. The city is veiled in a majestic air of freshness and purity, surrounded by magnificent landscapes. Lucerne is a small and spectacular town, that opens panoramic views, with precious pearls for Switzerland. If you plan to spend an interesting time, you should definitely visit the tremendous attractions of the city, enchanting the lover of nature’s beauty.

 

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