One Day in Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
No Switzerland vacation would be complete without a visit to the city of Lucerne. Located less than an hour train ride from the city of Zurich, Lucerne makes for a great first stop on your journey out of the city into the beautiful mountainous towns of Switzerland.
The city of Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland. While early history of this city dates back to the 8th century, the official founding of the city was centuries later in the year 1178. Over the years, the city was the site of many conflicts and wars including some that stemmed from Lucerne being the only city in Switzerland to reject The Reformation and remain a catholic city in the 16th century. Towards the middle of the 19th century, tourism became an important industry in Lucerne. The location on the lake and vicinity to the mountains made it a great escape for elite travelers. Grand hotels and railways were built to accommodate this increase in tourism.
The tourism industry in Lucerne has grown over the years, with people coming to the city to see its medieval walls, historic buildings & bridges and to enjoy the lake and nearby mountains. With its easy access from Zurich, it鈥檚 a city that can be explored on a day trip or as a few days stay. While I did stay overnight when I visited Lucerne, I only had one true day while I was there. It was a good amount of time to see the top sights, although I wouldn鈥檛 mind going back there for a few days visit to see more. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The city of Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland. While early history of this city dates back to the 8th century, the official founding of the city was centuries later in the year 1178. Over the years, the city was the site of many conflicts and wars including some that stemmed from Lucerne being the only city in Switzerland to reject The Reformation and remain a catholic city in the 16th century. Towards the middle of the 19th century, tourism became an important industry in Lucerne. The location on the lake and vicinity to the mountains made it a great escape for elite travelers. Grand hotels and railways were built to accommodate this increase in tourism.
The tourism industry in Lucerne has grown over the years, with people coming to the city to see its medieval walls, historic buildings & bridges and to enjoy the lake and nearby mountains. With its easy access from Zurich, it鈥檚 a city that can be explored on a day trip or as a few days stay. While I did stay overnight when I visited Lucerne, I only had one true day while I was there. It was a good amount of time to see the top sights, although I wouldn鈥檛 mind going back there for a few days visit to see more. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: One Day in Lucerne
Guide Location: Switzerland » Lucerne
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sue Costanza
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Guide Location: Switzerland » Lucerne
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sue Costanza
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Chapel Bridge
- Chaff Bridge
- Laderach
- Old Town Hall
- Jesuit Church of Lucerne
- Church of St. Leodegar
- Lion Monument
- Musegg Wall
- Lake Lucerne
- Stadtkeller
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