An ancient city with a huge number of attractions, a real gem of the country and the heart of its central part - all this is Lucerne. Switzerland is a very beautiful country with many crystal clear lakes, high mountains with snowfields, rocky shores and interesting architectural structures. No wonder hundreds of thousands of tourists come here every year, because most of the local resorts are of the highest class. Lucerne stands out with a special flavor, only here you can see painted houses, old wooden bridges, fortress walls. Lovers of outdoor activities will enjoy hiking in the mountains, skiing and sledding. Couples in love can stroll along the promenade or sit in local restaurants. Both children and adults will enjoy cruises on the picturesque lakes that Lucerne is rich in.
Switzerland will provide guests with a varied vacation, so you will definitely not be bored here. Lucerne attracts with its picturesque location. It is located on the banks of the Royce River and Lake Firvaldsteterze, on all sides it is surrounded by high mountains with snowy peaks, it is they who fill the air with purity and freshness. The town is small, so exploring the main attractions will not take much time. During the day you can visit museums and admire the architectural structures that Lucerne has.
Switzerland is especially beautiful in the dark, so you should buy tickets for an evening cruise to enjoy the bewitching spectacle of the illuminated banks of canals and lakes. The hallmark of the city is the 170-meter wooden bridge, which is considered the oldest in all of Europe. It is indoor, under the roof are paintings by Heinrich Wagmann. Not all of them are in good condition, since in 1993 there was a fire that charred some items, they did not begin to restore them in order to maintain originality.
The Mill Bridge is also proud of Lucerne. Switzerland, in its own way, refers to the concept of life and death, so someone might find the subject of paintings of this building, also called “Dance of Death” too dark and gloomy, but it is attractive and interesting in its own way. Be sure to visit the Altes Rathaus Town Hall, built in the 17th century, its architecture exactly matches the style of the Renaissance. You can also get to the carnival, which holds every spring Lucerne on Kaoellplatz Square.
Switzerland (photos of attractions attract many tourists and make them want to visit this wonderful country) has a rich history, to find out it is better to go to the Picasso Museum, next to which you can relax in a pretty park with a fountain. Many will be amazed at the skill of those who made the “Dying Lion” monument, carved right in the rock. It symbolizes the courage of warriors in the battle in Paris in 1792.
Monuments of nature also boasts Lucerne.
Switzerland, the sights of which amaze even the most sophisticated travelers, is surrounded by mountains, so the Alpenium Museum was opened in the city, in which you can watch the Alps panorama in 3D format absolutely free. It is also worth a visit to the Ice Garden, which has been operating since 1872. Absolutely everyone will like a trip to Lucerne, not for nothing that this city is called the pearl of Switzerland.