Travel in Lucerne, Switzerland - History

Lucerne - History

Welcome to Luzern, or Lucerne, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. The lake and the medieval structures help add to the beauty of the city. It is the capital of the canton of Luzern and is situated on Lake Lucerne.

Lucerne has many churches and cathedrals. To the left is one of the prettiest cathedrals in Europe. The walls and ceilings are white with gold and rose trim. There are also several chandeliers that have a rose tint to their hanging crystals. Most towns in Europe have at least one church or cathedral. The buildings are used as meeting places for town councils as well as church services.

This is the famous Chapel Bridge, or Kapellbrücke. Built in 1333, this bridge spans the Loess River, and connects the two parts of the Old Town. In 1992, the bridge burnt down, but the bridge has since been fully restored. You can see the new wood towards the back. Inside you see paintings on the ceiling which tell the history of Lucerne.

This is the Lucerne Lion. It is located in the centre of the city and symbolizes Swiss neutrality. As you can see, there is a little nub in its side. That is a spear. The lion represents the Swiss aggression which was so prevalent in the country's early years. The dying lion symbolizes the dying aggression of the Swiss. The lion, however, never dies. It stays to protect the country from attack.

This charming house belonged to Richard Wagner. He was an author and composer who lived from 1813 to 1883. His father was Friedrich Wilhelm Wagner. Wagner had two wives, the first being Minna Planer with whom he had no children; and the second being Cosima von Bülow with whom he had three children.

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