Hofkirche- St. Leodegar Cathedral

Abbey Court Church- the most important Renaissance church in all of Switzerland. These Gothic spires date from 1504-1625. Part of the original monastery.

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Luzern

October 7th 2008
Luzern, gateway to the Alps! Little is known about this amazing town before 1178, other than the Alemannic movement after the fall of the Roman Empire. Which I find incredible but considering the inhabitants were Benedictine Monks, maybe not so hard to believe. GORGEOUS, very Swiss (probably a good reason for that 😊, relaxing, bustling, a delight for the eyes & soul. The style of EVERYTHI ... 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

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