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Lucerne

Lucerne is a city of central Swizterland situated at an hour's distance from Basel and Zurich with spectacular mountain views and lake cruises. It is situated on the northern shore on Lake Lucerne(different names in different languages Lucerne (English and French), Lucerna (Italian), Luzern(german)). There is an international airport in Zurich. So if you are planning a trip to Switzerland by flying to Zurich, the ideal place to stay is Lucerne. It is conveniently situated in

It is drained by Reuss and Kleine Emme Rivers. It is a fertile agricultural and pastoral region with orchards and forested areas. A narrow-gauge rail line links Lucerne to the winter sports center of Engelberg. A noted monument, the Lion of Lucerne was erected in memory of the Swiss Guards killed in Paris in 1792. Every year around 5 million tourists visit this place.

Places to visit

  • Glacier Garden
  • Cantonal Buildings
  • Several Museums
  • Chapel Bridge( Europe's oldest and longest (219 yards) covered wooden bridge. Damaged in 1993 by fire but it has been reconstructed.)
  • Swiss Transport museum
  • Ancient Guildhalls, churches and chapels on either side of the river
  • Picasso Gallery
  • Transport Museum
  • It is very near to Mt. Pilatus and Jungfraujoch

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