Lucerne, Switzerland: Day 2
Day 2 in Lucerne was going to be a busy day so we got an early start. When the bus stopped in front of Lowen Center in central Lucerne, there was almost nobody on the street except our group. The storefronts all appeared to still be closed. We walked to the first stop, which was the Lion Monument or the Lion of Lucerne.
The tree was up.
The Lion of Lucerne is a rock relief designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn by Lukas Ahorn in 1820-21 to commemorate the Swiss guards killed in the French Revolution. It is located inside a small park.
The face of lion shows sorrow, its eyes appear heavy and lifeless, capturing the exhaustion and tragedy of defeat. It's quite powerful and affected us.
After a short visit to the Lion Monument, back to the bus for a drive to Mount Rigi. The drive to Mt. Rigi, which is located in the town of Weggis (sounds like Vegas) was about 25 minutes depending on the traffic. Mainly it’s a short bus ride, but we passed by several small towns or villages with a variety of chalets. Just so joyful to look out and see the passing scenery - that is my jam, so to speak.
We have arrived.
The tree was up.
The Lion of Lucerne is a rock relief designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn by Lukas Ahorn in 1820-21 to commemorate the Swiss guards killed in the French Revolution. It is located inside a small park.
The face of lion shows sorrow, its eyes appear heavy and lifeless, capturing the exhaustion and tragedy of defeat. It's quite powerful and affected us.
After a short visit to the Lion Monument, back to the bus for a drive to Mount Rigi. The drive to Mt. Rigi, which is located in the town of Weggis (sounds like Vegas) was about 25 minutes depending on the traffic. Mainly it’s a short bus ride, but we passed by several small towns or villages with a variety of chalets. Just so joyful to look out and see the passing scenery - that is my jam, so to speak.
We have arrived.
beautiful! I have never visited Switzerland.
ReplyDeleteI looks wonderful. The Lion of Lucerne is incredible!
ReplyDeleteI love all the different buildings. That one with so many flowers is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe Lion of Lucerne is amazing. How artists can convey emotion is wonderful.
I've been to Lucerne. It was several years ago and I absolutely loved it, even though I had a fall on a church floor there. Your photos do the place marvelous justice and bring back awesome memories. Glad you shared!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. And interesting tour.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and neat country
ReplyDeleteLucerne looks absolutely beautiful, and I can see why the Lion Monument made such an impression. I also love travelling by bus through little villages and being able to simply sit back and enjoy the scenery along the way.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! The Lion of Lucerne really carries incredible emotion, and that scenic drive past all the Swiss chalets toward Mt. Rigi looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous series of photos of Lucerne ~ Switzerland is one of my favorites ~ thanks, Hugs ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking me along to see these storybook sights!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to visit Switzerland. I really enjoyed taking the buses around Europe—the public transportation is so efficient and convenient. And the Lion Monument was especially moving; it captures such a profound sense of sorrow.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely virtual tour of Lucerne.
ReplyDeleteThat Lion Monument looks mighty fine.
ReplyDeleteTruly Awesome place, Enjoying your travel post. Great photos.
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