Lucerne- The Lake City

Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population of about 80,501 people according to wiki Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and a center of transportation, telecommunications, and government of this region. The city's urban area consists of 17 cities and towns located in three different cantons with an overall population of about 250,000 people.

Due to its location on the shore of Lake Lucerne ,the city has got its name.Gaint Swans swimming around the lake it is a beautiful place to hangout during the evenings with a cup of tea.

The Lion Monument :The Lion Monument commemorate the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris, France.

Interesting to note, but if you look closely, you'll notice that the surrounding outline of the lion resembles the shape of a pig. Apparently, the sculptor had a falling out with someone associated with the contracting of the memorial that he created the pig shape out of spite

Lake Lucerne is also known as the 'Lake of the Four Forest Cantons', may be the most beautiful lake in Switzerland. It is certainly amongst the most spectacular, with mountains on all sides and forests coming down to the shore in many places and certainly worth doing a cruise if you have the time. The lake is irregularly shaped and offers a new view with every change of direction.

Lucerne has long been a destination for tourists. One of the city's famous landmarks is the Chapel Bridge , a wooden bridge first erected in the 14th century.