The beginning of my amazing European trip started in Luzern, Switzerland. Luzern, the most populous city in central Switzerland, is the 7th largest city in Switzerland and is one of the most popular tourist destination. We had 2 full days to take in the breathtaking mountains surrounding us, and time to stroll in-between the medival-looking structures.
First, we took the express railway from Zurich Airport to Luzern, and in about an hour we arrived at Bahnhof Station. Our hotel was conveniently located nearby the train station and our room had an amazing view of the Luzern Lake! Might I add here, Switzerland has an amazing railway system and makes it extremely easy to travel between cities. Following our stay in Luzern, going to Grindelwald in the Panoramic Train was very nice.
The town's most famous landmark is the Kapellbrucke ("Chapel Bridge"), the oldest wooden bridge in Europe, which stretches 670ft across the Reuss River. The Wasserturm (Water Tower) that adjoins the bridge used to serve as a prison, torture chamber, when the bridge was constructed in 1333 to help protect the city from attacks. All along the ceiling are 17th century paintings which depict events from Luzern's history.
Another noteworthy monument is the Lion Monument, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen to commemorate the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. The inscription below the dying lion lists the names of the officers, and the approx number of the soldiers who died and survived. The sculpture is 20ft high and 33ft long.
Here are shots of couple churches we visited along the way. (Jesuitenkirche & Hofkirche)
Next Stop : Rigi -a mountain in central Switzerland and part of the Swiss Alps; also known as the "Queen of the Mountains" Aprrox elevation of 5,900ft we took a ride over steep railway tracks and on cable car lines!
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