MapsofWorld.com

Your Window to the World

Maps of World.com
OUR CHANNELS :  Finance | Travel
HOME
SITE MAP
NEW ON MAPS OF WORLD
WORLD ATLAS
WORLD MAPS
LOCATION MAPS
WORLD CITY MAPS
WORLD CITY INFO
NORTH AMERICA MAPS
SOUTH AMERICA MAPS
EUROPE MAPS
ASIA MAPS
AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA MAP
AFRICA MAPS
USA MAPS
WORLD OF SPORTS
LANDKARTEN DER WELTLandkartnen der Welt
Home > Switzerland > Switzerland Cities > Luzern in Switzerland
Euro 2008

Luzern in Switzerland


Luzern in Switzerland is officially called Stadt Luzern. Luzern got its membership of the Swiss Federation in 1332. It covers an area of 1493 square kilometers. Though Luzern in Switzerland is known for its multi-lingual status, German is regarded the administrative language.

Located in the center of Switzerland, Luzern is the most populous city in Central Switzerland and central point of attraction. Luzern in Switzerland is located on the shore of Lake Lucerne. Luzern attracts a lot of travelers every year to enjoy the sight of Mount Pilatus and Rigi. Luzern has long been considered the prime tourist destination .

Tourist destination

Though advanced technology has taken the world in its grip, a wooden bridge from the 14th Century still remains the famous landmark of Luzern in Switzerland . The wooden bridge is recognized as Chapel Bridge.

The Glacier Garden is one of the other favorite tourist attractions in Luzern. And if one visits Glacier Garden in Luzern Switzerland, the person is left with no other options but to visit the Lion Monument. It is very close to the Glacier Garden. The statue of lion reminds the visitor of a historical battle in Switzerland. The lion stands for the defeat of the Swiss Guard during the raging of the Tuileries in 1792.This landmark of Luzern in Switzerland was carved into a former sandstone stone pit wall from a design by B. Thorvaldsen.

A visitor is turned on by one more nostalgic site Mill Bridge which takes its turn across the Reuss River. It is the oldest covered bridge in Europe and exhibits a series of medieval-style 17th Century paintings by Kaspar Meglinger. Mill Bridge of Luzern in Switzerland was constructed in 1408.

A tourist to Luzern in Switzerland should not miss to visit Swiss Transport Museum featuring the one and only IMAX theater in Switzerland.

The visitor planning to visit an exotic location can follow the suggestion to visit the happening city of Luzern in Switzerland.

To see top Honeymoon Destination Map Click Here
To see top World Cruises Click Here
WorldMapStore.com An exclusive online store of maps, globes, atlases, travel guides, and CDs.
 World Maps


World Cruises  ||  Honeymoon Destinations