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All you need to know: Lucerne guide 👇🏼 🇨🇭Lucerne is a picturesque city in central Switzerland, known for its stunning lakeside, charming Old Town, and proximity to the Swiss Alps. 🚶🏽♀️FREE THINGS TO DO: Chapel Bridge Old town (Altstadt) Spreuer Bridge Musegg Wall & Towers Lion Monument Glacier Garden (free with Swiss Travel Pass) Lakeside Promenade Free walking tour – great way to explore the city with a local 🫕RESTAURANTS: La vie en rose Pastarazzi Spezialitaten Restaurant Weisses Schloss Alpineum Kaffeehaus Bar Da Marcello Richemont Gastronomie 🏨HOTELS CASCADA Boutique Hotel Hotel des Balances Hotel Monopol Luzern Hotel Beau Sejour Lucerne Boutique Hotel Schlussel seit 1545 📋OTHER EXPERIENCES Swiss Museum of Transport Boat ride on Lake Lucerne Swiss chocolates!! Mt. Pilatus Mt. Rigi Funicular Gutsch & Views from hotel Chateau Gutsch 📌 Save for your next visit ➡️ Follow for more tips @travelswithmr #Lucerne #Switzerland #visitswitzerland #swissalps #beautifuldestinations Things to do in Lucerne | Things to do in Switzerland | Travel Tips | Travel Guide | Explore Lucerne | Explore Switzerland
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Experience real life Snow Globe+ guide Situated in central Switzerland, 📍Lucerne is known for its breathtaking lakeside, picturesque Old Town, and its close proximity to the Swiss Alps. 👇🏼is a mini guide: 🫕RESTAURANTS: La vie en rose Pastarazzi Spezialitaten Restaurant Weisses Schloss Alpineum Kaffeehaus Bar Da Marcello Richemont Gastronomie 🏨HOTELS CASCADA Boutique Hotel Hotel des Balances Hotel Monopol Luzern Hotel Beau Sejour Lucerne Boutique Hotel Schlussel seit 1545 🚶FREE THINGS TO DO: Chapel Bridge Old town (Altstadt) Spreuer Bridge Musegg Wall & Towers Lion Monument Glacier Garden (free with Swiss Travel Pass) Lakeside Promenade Free walking tour by @getyourguide – great way to explore the city with a local 🗺️OTHER EXPERIENCES Swiss Museum of Transport Boat ride on Lake Lucerne Swiss chocolates!! Mt. Pilatus Mt. Rigi Funicular Gutsch & Views from hotel Chateau Gutsch 📌 Save for your next visit ➡️ Follow for more tips @travelswithmr #Lucerne #Switzerland #Luzern #swissalps #beautifuldestinations Things to do in Switzerland | Things to do in Lucerne | Lucerne Guide | Lucerne Switzerland | Travel Inspiration |
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The Lion Monument in Lucerne is an incredibly moving and poignant tribute to the Swiss Guards who perished in the 1792 Tuileries war. Carved directly into a rock face, the monument depicts a dying lion, and the level of detail and emotion captured in the sculpture is truly breathtaking. Standing before this monumental piece of art, one cannot help but feel the deep sense of loss and bravery it represents. The serene surroundings and the reflection pool add to the solemn and contemplative atmosphere of the site. This monument is not only a powerful historical symbol but also an exquisite piece of art. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in history, art, or simply seeking a moment of quiet reflection. Additionally, the site offers free entry, making it accessible to everyone. There are also free, clean toilets nearby, which adds to the convenience and comfort of visiting the monument. The area is well-maintained and easily accessible, ensuring a pleasant experience for all visitors. I highly recommend taking the time to visit the Lion Monument and pay homage to the fallen heroes it so beautifully commemorates.
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The Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland, is a poignant and powerful memorial that commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred during the French Revolution in 1792. Carved into a sandstone rock face in 1821, the sculpture depicts a dying lion, an emblem of courage and sacrifice. The lion's expression of pain and its majestic form evoke deep emotions and respect. Mark Twain famously described the monument as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world." Surrounded by a tranquil pond and shaded by trees, the site offers a place for reflection and remembrance. Visiting the Lion Monument is a must for anyone interested in history, art, and powerful symbolism.
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The Lion Monument, or Löwendenkmal, is a famous sculpture in Lucerne, Switzerland. It commemorates Swiss Guards who were killed during the French Revolution in 1792. The monument depicts a dying lion carved into a sandstone rock face, with a broken lance and a shield bearing the Swiss coat of arms. The sculpture is known for its poignant and moving representation of the lion's sorrowful expression and the memorial's overall somber atmosphere. Designed by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and completed in 1821, the Lion Monument is a popular tourist attraction and a significant historical site, symbolizing bravery and sacrifice.
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The Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. It is one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland, visited annually by about several million tourists. In 2006, it was placed under Swiss monument protection. American author Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) praised the sculpture of a mortally wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
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Nearby Attractions Of Lion Monument
Chapel Bridge
Luzern
Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
Hofkirche St. Leodegar
Église Saint-Léger de Lucerne
Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern
Museggmauer
Löwencenter Luzern
Glacier Garden of Lucerne
ART DECO HOTEL MONTANA

Chapel Bridge
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Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
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Hofkirche St. Leodegar
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Nearby Restaurants Of Lion Monument
Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern
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tibits Luzern
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Rathaus Brauerei
Ristorante Pizzeria Weisses Kreuz
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Denkmalstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland
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loewendenkmal-luzern.ch
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The Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris.
attractions: Chapel Bridge, Luzern, Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre, Hofkirche St. Leodegar, Église Saint-Léger de Lucerne, Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern, Museggmauer, Löwencenter Luzern, Glacier Garden of Lucerne, ART DECO HOTEL MONTANA, restaurants: Mr. Pickwick Pub Luzern, Mill'Feuille, Zunfthausrestaurant Pfistern, tibits Luzern, Stadtkeller, Seebistro LUZ, Rathaus Brauerei, Ristorante Pizzeria Weisses Kreuz, Restaurant Fritschi, Restaurant Schiff

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