Lion Monument
2125 Votes Currently Open- Address: Denkmalstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Lucerne Map
- Timings: 24-hrs Details
- Phone: +41-412271717
- Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
- Tags: Monument, Family And Kids
Switzerland might not have an active army but their reputation of supplying top notch mercenaries remains untainted; the guards of the Vatican, for example. The Lion Monument in Lucerne is a testament to this long standing tradition. Carved in the 19th century to honour the Swiss guards who fought for Louis XVI of France in 1972 during the French Revolution, the Lion Monument will have you respect the bravery and loyalty of the Swiss guards. The Latin inscription on the carved cave reads, “To the bravery and fidelity of the Swiss.”
A symbol of courage, loyalty and bravery of Swiss soldiers, the monument, undoubtedly, holds great significance among Swiss people. The place is free for visitors, which means there are no Lion Monument Tickets or Lion Monument Ticket Prices you have to fret about. With no long lines to Buy Tickets for Lion Monument, the place is fun to visit anytime, though it is better to visit early to avoid heavy crowds.
How to Reach Lion Monument
- Luzern, Wesemlinrain (bus stop)
- Restaurant Wiederkehr
- Old Swiss House
- Swiss Stuebli
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- Lion Monument Address: Denkmalstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, Lucerne
- Lion Monument Contact Number: +41-412271717
- Lion Monument Timing: 24-hrs
- Best time to visit Lion Monument(preferred time): 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
- Time required to visit Lion Monument: 01:00 Hrs
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2.4/10
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24.26% of people who visit Lucerne include Lion Monument in their plan
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2125 Times
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3 PM - 4 PM
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30.69% of people start their Lion Monument visit around 3 PM - 4 PM
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1 Hr
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People usually take around 1 Hr to see Lion Monument
64.91% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Lion Monument
People normally club together Museum Glacier Garden Lucerne and Bourbaki Panorama while planning their visit to Lion Monument.