About Lucerne - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland with a population of 60,274 inhabitants (31 December 2003), the capital of the canton of Lucerne. The city is situated on Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).

There is a foundation document of the city, but it is mentioned in 840 as "Luciaria", the name comes from a monastery of St. Leodegar, founded around the year 730.

Opening the road through St. Gotthard Pass in the thirteenth century made Lucerne into an important trading center. Acquired by the Habsburgs in 1291, he joined the Swiss Confederation in 1332. Lucerne was the capital of the Swiss Republic in 1798.

Reuss River flows into the lake, which is why there are several bridges in the city. The most famous is the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), a wooden bridge 204 meters long, built in 1333, although it had to be replaced in 1993 after a fire. Tower Bridge passes octagon-shaped water (Wasserturm), a thirteenth-century fortification. Bridge with its Tower is the city emblem.

Swiss Transport Museum is a museum impressively large, with exhibits from all areas of transport, including locomotives, wagons, automobiles, ships and aircraft.

Culture and Convention Centre Lucerne, the lake was built by Jean Nouvel. The Center is one of the most important concert halls in the world (sound: Russell Johnson). Every year in late summer, there is the famous Lucerne festival of classical music.

Lucerne is one of the most visited destinations in Switzerland. The city is known for its attractive urban landscape and Chapel Bridge. The historic center of town - very picturesque, is the pedestrian area, small enough size to be visited on foot. From Lucerne you can make excursions on Lake Lucerne steamer or train can climb one of the pre-alpine peaks.





Lucerne | Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland with a population of 60,274 inhabitants (31 December 2003), the capital of the canton of Lucerne. The city is situated on Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).

There is a foundation document of the city, but it is mentioned in 840 as "Luciaria", the name comes from a monastery of St

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Art Deco Hotel Montana, Lucerne

Art Deco Hotel Montana

Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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    Astoria, Lucerne

    Astoria

    Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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      The Hotel Autograph Collection, Lucerne

      The Hotel Autograph Collection

      Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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        Ameron Hotel Flora Superior, Lucerne

        Ameron Hotel Flora Superior

        Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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        Hotel Central, Lucerne

        Hotel Central

        Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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          Renaissance Lucerne Hotel, Lucerne

          Renaissance Lucerne Hotel

          Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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            Seerausch Swiss Quality Hotel, Lucerne

            Seerausch Swiss Quality Hotel

            Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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              Hotel Monopol Luzern, Lucerne

              Hotel Monopol Luzern

              Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                Ibis Styles Luzern City, Lucerne

                Ibis Styles Luzern City

                Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                  Continental Park, Lucerne

                  Continental Park

                  Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                    Rothaus, Lucerne

                    Rothaus

                    Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                      Romantik Wilden Mann, Lucerne

                      Romantik Wilden Mann

                      Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                      Hotel Grand Europe, Lucerne

                      Hotel Grand Europe

                      Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                        Holiday Inn Express Luzern Neuenkirch, Lucerne

                        Holiday Inn Express Luzern Neuenkirch

                        Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                        Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora, Lucerne

                        Ameron Luzern Hotel Flora

                        Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                          Swiss Quality Seehotel Kastanienbaum, Lucerne

                          Swiss Quality Seehotel Kastanienbaum

                          Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                          Des Alpes, Lucerne

                          Des Alpes

                          Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                            Altstadt Hotel Krone Luzern, Lucerne

                            Altstadt Hotel Krone Luzern

                            Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                              Seehotel Hermitage, Lucerne

                              Seehotel Hermitage

                              Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                                Best Western Hotel Waldegg, Lucerne

                                Best Western Hotel Waldegg

                                Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                                  Tourist Hotel, Lucerne

                                  Tourist Hotel

                                  Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                                    Hotel Bellevue, Lucerne

                                    Hotel Bellevue

                                    Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                                      Hotel Palace Luzern, Lucerne

                                      Hotel Palace Luzern

                                      Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                                        Hotel Seerausch, Lucerne

                                        Hotel Seerausch

                                        Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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                                          Cascada Boutique Hotel, Lucerne

                                          Cascada Boutique Hotel

                                          Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

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