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Luzern~Lucerne~ Lucerna~Lozärn

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February 4th 2013
For our third day in Switzerland we decided to head an hour or so west to the canton of Luzern in central Switzerland. The capital city, also named Luzern, sits on Lake...you guessed it...Luzern! A very historic and picturesque city nestled within the Alps, it seemed like a no-brainer to pay the 50 buck round-trip train ticket and see it for ourselves. The train ride was very quick, maybe 45 minut ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-West » Lucerne

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more