The Reuss River and the Alps were a breathtaking backdrop while we toured Lucerne. We had an enjoyable day that consisted of sightseeing, free time, and a cable car ride to Mount Pilatus. We then took the world's steepest cog rail back down and finished with a boat ride back to Lucerne. It was a beautiful day and the scenery was amazing!
The Kapellbrucke or "Chapel Bridge" is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. It was constructed in 1333 and crosses over the Reuss River. The Chapel Bridge was designed to protect Lucerne from attacks.
Above: The paintings throughout the bridge date back to the 17th century and depict events from Lucerne's history. Some of the bridge and the paintings were destroyed in a fire in 1993, but it was quickly rebuilt.Below: Justin and I on Chapel Bridge, the jersey I'm wearing in the picture we bought in Venice because it had my number 10 and almost my maiden name. There were lots of jerseys being sold due to the World Cup, so we decided to buy the "Messi" jersey and cheered for Argentina.
In the distance, adjoining the famous bridge is the Wassertum or "Water Tower". The Wassertum served as a prison, torture chamber, treasury, and watch tower. The tower and bridge are Lucerne's trademark and form the most photographed monument in the country.
The famous Lion Monument below, is dedicated to the 1,000 or more Swiss mercenaries who died fighting to protect the royal family during the French revolution. Mark Twain is stated as saying, "it is the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Asending up the mountain by cable car, they definitly crammed us all in, which made it quite a tight squeeze.
We then took sky gondolas the rest of the way up the mountain, much to our relief only four people were allowed inside.
Jonathan, Julia, Andrea, Amy, and Brandon
We then took the world's steepest funicular cog railway in the world back down.
In the distance, adjoining the famous bridge is the Wassertum or "Water Tower". The Wassertum served as a prison, torture chamber, treasury, and watch tower. The tower and bridge are Lucerne's trademark and form the most photographed monument in the country.
The famous Lion Monument below, is dedicated to the 1,000 or more Swiss mercenaries who died fighting to protect the royal family during the French revolution. Mark Twain is stated as saying, "it is the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Mount Pilatus in the distance, it is named for Pontius Pilot, after a local legend alleges that he was buried there.
Asending up the mountain by cable car, they definitly crammed us all in, which made it quite a tight squeeze.We then took sky gondolas the rest of the way up the mountain, much to our relief only four people were allowed inside.
At the top of Mount Pilatus, thankfully we made it in time before the fog rolled in. The views were breathtaking!
Jonathan, Julia, Andrea, Amy, and Brandon
We then took the world's steepest funicular cog railway in the world back down. The boat ride back to Lucerne.
Video of Lucerne
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