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Chapel Bridge

The most famous attraction in Lucerne, the Chapel Bridge is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe, having been built in 1333. This Chapel Bridge running across the river Reuss is 204m long. At about halfway along the bridge stands the octagonal Wassertum, or the water tower, which has stood strong since the 13th century. Inside the wooden covering of the bridge is artwork from the 17th century, displaying various landmark events from Lucerne's history. A major part of the bridge, however, had to be rebuilt after it caught fire in 1993. Read More

The Jesuit Church, on Bahnhofstrasse, is regarded as the first Sacral Baroque church built in Switzerland. It is quite a spectacular architectural marvel with beautiful paintings on the ceiling. This church was built as a symbol of resilience of the Catholics in their movement of counter reformation, against the protestants, by the Jesuits. It is quite a spectacle to look at. While it was always the symbol that it was built to be, today, the church is barely ever used for any relgious activity, and is used for concerts and in general a tourist attraction. The architectural details inside the church, such as the St. Aloysius reliquary, the Ignatius chapel, the Main Organ, which was built in 1980, and the 'Glory of St. Francis Xavier' painted on the ceiling, are breathtaking. Read More

Lucerne Lion Monument is a famous carving of a dying lion onto a rock by Bertel Thorvaldsen. This is located in a park in Loewenplatz. The Lion Monument is famous for its striking and poignant design. It depicts a dying lion, wounded by a spear and lying against a shield bearing the Swiss coat of arms. This famous carving was carved by Thorwaldsen in 1820. It was meant to commemorate the lives lost of more than 800 soldiers and 26 officers of the Swiss guard, who were massacred while defending King Louis XVI during the attack on Tuileries in the French revolution of 1972. Read More

Musegg Walls are the town walls, along the North of the Old Town, which were built to fortify the city and protect it from invasion. Of the 9 towers built with these walls, 5 were closed and 4 are still open to the public, however during the warmer months. The towers and defenses of Musegg Wall were constructed in the 13th century and consisted of two rings of ramparts. From The Wall's summit, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views over the city and the nearby mountains. These walls had watch towers built, a total of 9, to look over the wall. Some of these had roofs, and some did not. Interestingly, all nine towers were built in different architectural styles. The accessible towers from East to West are- the Schirmer Tower, the Zyt Tower, which became a clock tower in 1535, the Wacht Tower, and the Mannli Tower. The Musegg Wall is an outstanding example of ancient construction. Read More

Old Town

The Old Town, located just North of the Reuss, is a beautiful part of the city which still preserves some it's oldest structures, houses and fountains. The old town makes for a wonderful day out for a walk, exploring the city and admiring the architectural brilliance. It has several structures from the 14th century, painted in bright colours and made with timber frames. The Old Town is also home to St. Peter's Chapel, the oldest church in Lucerne. The Altes Rathaus, the old town hall, is located in the Kronmarkt. It's construction was started in 1602 and it was completed in 1606, in the Italian Renaissance style, which was popular at the time. The tower which can be seen adjacent to the town hall is from the 14th century, and is one of the 8 tall watch towers that existed on the wall of the Old Town towards the north. Read More

Rosengart Collection, on Pilatusstrasse, is a museum in Lucerne that doesn't have a long history behind it or centuries of heritage, but the collection of art inside makes it an absolute must-visit if you're into post-impressionism art. The Rosengart Collection is named so because that's exactly what it is, a museum that was built to display the art collection of Angel Rosengart. The most popular works in this collection are from Paul Klee, over a 100 pieces of whose works are organised in a way to understand how he progressed over time, and also those of Pablo Picasso, whom Rosengart's father knew personally. Also found in this museum are potraits of Angela, painted by Picasso himself. Read More

The other famous bridge, Spreuer Bridge, in Lucerne, weaves its way across the Reuss. It was built in the same wooden-covered style and connects the mills on the right bank of the Reuss to the mills in the center of the river. The Spreuerbruecke was first constructed in the 13th century. The second half of the bridge, constructed in 1408, connected the centre to the left bank. Along the bridge are paintings in triangular frames, known as Totentanz, or the Dance of Death. These were all made during the 17th century, by Kaspar Meglinger and his students. Some of these contain the portraits of the donors, and explanations of the paitnings are inscribed on the frames. This collection of 45 paintings, which initially used to be 67 but were lost in a flood in 1566, is the largest known Totentanz cycle in the world. Read More

St. Leodegar's Church

The iconic twin towers of St. Leodegar's Church, located on St. Leodegarstrasse, make it an integral part of Lucerne's townscape. It is one of the most beautiful Renaissance churches in Switzerland. The Church was first made in the 8th century, and the present structure was built in 1633 in the Renaissance style. Various architectural details of the church include the Agony in the Gardnen, a late Gotchic sculpture on the north tower, the church is surrounded by the tombs of Lucerne's old families' members. Inside, the altars are made from gold, and are quite a stunning sight. There is an official app of the Hofkirche Luzern on the AppStore and the Play Store, which allows you to find highlights such as the tour of the Church, and an interactive description of the history of the church. You can also enquire about the events, concerts and services that are happening in the church and the parish. Read More

The Swiss Transport Museum is an extensive exhibition of all mediums of transport, from trains to airplanes to ships and automobiles. It is located in the northeastern section of the city, on Haldenstrasse. This museum is a comprehensive exhibition of all forms of transport. Not only that, it has sections dedicated to tourism and communication as well. This museum takes you through the history of these means of transport, using models and real time exhibits to show you the developments made in various forms over the years. Aside from these exhibits, 3D theatre and a planetarium complete the museum. Read More