city of lucerne

Day 4 - Lucerne 21/12

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December 21st 2009
Our first two night stop! Was definitely enjoyed. The first optional tour of the day was a boat ride on the lake. We chose not to do this, and we are again glad we didn't go. For 22 euro each person, it was so much nicer spending the time walking around the town. As it was, this was really our only chance to have done it, and I wish I had of achieved some shopping in this time as well! After t ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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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