"Keeweechic's Lucerne (Luzern)" Lucerne by keeweechic
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Lucerne which is the 8th biggest city, lies about an hour south of Zürich in the historical heart of Switzerland. The communities dotted around the lake guarded the northern approaches to the St Gotthard, one of the main routes between central Europe and northern Italy. Lucerne was the principal market town for the lakeside communities. There is evidence of Lucerne's medieval prosperity in the painted houses of the town centre and the wooden bridges which cross the River Reuss. Largest of these bridges is the Kapellbrucke, a roofed structure which dog-legs its way across the river. The original fourteenth-century bridge was destroyed by a fire in 1993 and the present bridge, even down to the paintings that hang from the roof beams, is a faithful reconstruction,
The Hof Bridge and many of the towers were also demolished in the 19th century, and the city centre also bears the scars of the centuries. Nevertheless, modern Lucerne still retains its unique and unsurpassed medieval character as a city of spires set in a magnificent landscape.
The mediaeval castles, folklore and kind residents create a postcard picture of Switzerland.
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Comments (71)
Oh, yes, Keewee! That's splendid! Thanx for your introduction!
Liked the tips. I am visiting Switzerland in a few days and all info is welcome. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful page as always Keewee! Would love to go here someday, you make it sound so inviting. Great information and photos, Thank you again! :o)
Another fab. page from you. Great work. Greetings :)
I enjoyed your Lucerne page very much Keewee!.Thanks for all your tips,I'll be in Switzerland very soon and also in some places of Austria!!!
Why I like Swiss, Again a great page dear Keewee, those houses has the German style of building some how! :-) I like it!
Excellent page. I bet the breakfast at the Albana (which is a four-star btw) was not continental style :-)
Lucerne looks lovely. Now I cant decide between Bern or Lucern....which to visit?? Thanks for the info and super photos
You have some great pages - this is another one that is a pleasure to see.
hope to be here in a couple weeks
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