Lucerne's Altstadt on the Reuss River. At right is the Rathaus (city hall), The city council has met in the building since 1606.
"The ancient Rathaus, in the Kornmarkt, dates from 1519-1605".--Baedeker 1903. DSC_0284
Lucerne Day 1 September 30th 2019 Our United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles arrived in Zurich right on time at 8:00 a.m. My first visit to Switzerland! We met the Viking representative in baggage claim, who directed us to our transportation to Lucerne. The bus ride took about an hour. It was raining, but I did have a glimpse of the Swiss countryside. It was noticeable right from the beginning that the Swiss prefer to tunne ... read more
Europe » Switzerland » North-West » Lucerne 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
"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me.
I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts.
Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018.
[world... full info