Chapel Bridge and the Swans, Luzern

Central Switzerland, Days 7 and 8

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September 30th 2007
Day 7, we arrived in Luzern (or Lucerne in English), Switzerland. Luzern is built around (and surrounded by) lakes and mountains and began as a fishing village. The town is really beautiful and is famous for its bridges, the Chapel Bridge and the Old Mill Bridge. The bridges are from medieval times (14th century) and have even survived fires (one has been partially rebuilt). Swans float across ... 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