Lucerne

Lucerne City is truly the “Heart of the Country.” Thanks to its location, Lucerne is ranked among the prettiest cities in the world. Therefore, it’s a central point to start your exploration around Switzerland.

Lucerne is a charming city on a picturesque lake surrounded by majestic mountains. It captivates the visitors with its magnificent panoramic views. Your journey to Lucerne will give you the most rewarding aspects of any other trip to Europe.

Lucerne is best known for the wooden bridge spanning the river to connect the city. The most famous and world's oldest bridge is the Chapel Bridge dating back to the 14th century. This pedestrian bridge is decorated with pictures representing Lucerne’s history.

The bridge is certainly the most recognizable and photographed landmark in the town. While walking across the bridge, you will find a gift shop, formerly the Water Tower, and an armory for all the weapons that Lucerne invented. All along the lakeside are located many cafes and restaurants, where you can relax and admire the incredible view.

The whole area of Lake Lucerne is used to generate power by splitting up the Reuss River and controlling the level of the water.

Lucerne City is home to many town squares and churches, which will leave unforgettable impressions on you and your company. Simply take a foot trip through this magnificent area and you will understand why!

Travel back in time, by strolling in the Old Town of Lucerne, the car-free historic section of the city. It consists of many blocks of old buildings richly decorated with painting murals, which show the village life and hunting scenes from the olden days, turning this place into an outdoor art gallery. Later, they brought the contemporary art to the traditional culture while decorating the new houses.

All of this is situated on beautiful waterfronts along the shores of Lake Lucerne and the River Reuss.

We urge you not to leave Lucerne without seeing the glorious “Lion Monument,” a classic statue carved out of natural rock. It is described as “the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world” by outstanding American author Mark Twain. This Lion sculpture is known as Lucerne’s symbol for representing the memorial of a great tragedy. This was built in honour of the Swiss soldiers who gave their souls while assisting the French Royal Family to escape during the French Revolution.

You can also take this opportunity to relax on a boat across Lucerne Lake by taking a scenic cruise through the landmarks of this elegant city mixed with the panorama of the surrounding Swiss Alps' peaks of Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis.

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Here are some top Lucerne sightseeing places for tourists:

• Swiss Museum of Transport.
• Lucerne Culture and Convention Centre.
• The Congress Centre with an architectural design.
• Jesuit Church “Jesuitenkirche.”
• Saint Paul's Church.
• The Nine Towers.
• The Town Hall “Rathaus.”
• Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne.
• Glacier Garden near the renowned Lion Monument.