Sights & Attractions in Luzern and Central Switzerland
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Things to Do in Luzern
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Altes Rathaus
In 1606 the town council held its first meeting in this late-Renaissance-style... |
Government Buildings | Luzern |
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Bourbaki-Panorama
The panorama was the IMAX theater of the 19th century; its sweeping... |
Architectural Sites | Luzern |
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Franziskanerkirche
Since its construction in the 13th century, this church has been... |
Religious Sites | Luzern |
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Gletschergarten
This tourist attraction, excavated between 1872 and 1875, shows... |
Museums / Galleries | Luzern |
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Historisches Museum
Housed in the late-Gothic armory dating from 1567, this stylish... |
Museums / Galleries | Luzern |
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Hofkirche
This sanctuary of St. Leodegar was first part of a monastery... |
Religious Sites | Luzern |
Jesuitenkirche
Constructed in 1666-77, this Baroque church with a symmetrical... |
Religious Sites | Luzern |
Kapellbrücke
The oldest wooden bridge in Europe snakes diagonally across the... |
Bridges / Tunnels | Luzern |
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Kultur- und Kongresszentrum
Architect Jean Nouvel's stunning glass-and-steel building manages... |
Convention Centers | Luzern |
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Löwendenkmal
The Swiss guards who died defending Louis XVI of France at the... |
Public Art (Mural / Sculpture / Statue) | Luzern |
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Natur-Museum
Unusually modern display techniques bring nature lessons to life... |
Museums / Galleries | Luzern |
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Sammlung Rosengart
A father-and-daughter team amassed this amazing group of works... |
Museums / Galleries | Luzern |
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Spreuerbrücke
This narrow covered bridge dates from 1408. The weathered wood... |
Bridges / Tunnels | Luzern |
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Verkehrshaus
Easily reached by steamer, car, train, or Bus 6, 8, or 24, the... |
Museums / Galleries | Luzern |
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Weinmarkt
What is now the loveliest of Luzern's several fountain squares... |
Squares | Luzern |
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Zytturm
The clock in this fifth watchtower was made in Basel in 1535... |
Military Sites | Luzern |
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