It has been a while since I last updated because I am a notorious procrastinator!
We started the day off by taking a walking tour of the city with a guide. Some of the highlights included the Jesuit church, constructed in the Baroque style and built in the late 17th century, and the Chapel Bridge, which dates to the first half of the 14th-century. Chapel bridge is arguably the city's most distinguished landmark, with its unique zig-zag shape and roof. Honestly, the bridge was the highlight for me because it features approximately 13 original paintings mounted beneath the roof.
We visited the Boroque church and I lit two candles, one for grandpa and another for Clint's dad, Doug, who left us in 2007.
After our tour, we visited the famous Lion Monument, carved directly into the stone much like Mount Rushmore. When Mom and Megan visited in February, the lion's face was splattered red due to vandalism but we were happy to see that the city managed to get the paint out of the porous stone.
Before we left for Paris and London, Mom and I took the train to Lucerne. For those that don't remember, it is in the German-speaking part of Switzerland and is somewhat larger than Lausanne. Mom and I were pleased that virtually everyone in this city speaks English!
We started the day off by taking a walking tour of the city with a guide. Some of the highlights included the Jesuit church, constructed in the Baroque style and built in the late 17th century, and the Chapel Bridge, which dates to the first half of the 14th-century. Chapel bridge is arguably the city's most distinguished landmark, with its unique zig-zag shape and roof. Honestly, the bridge was the highlight for me because it features approximately 13 original paintings mounted beneath the roof.
Unfortunately, the bridge was set fire due to arson in 1992, and
80 of the original 110 paintings were totally lost. You can see the damage in the picture album. Some paintings that are displayed today were taken from local churches and castles to replace them. Much of the bridge had to be rebuilt, so only about 30% of the original 14th-century wood still remains. This was a major tragedy not only for the city of Lucerne but also for the many people who will visit the city now and in the future.
80 of the original 110 paintings were totally lost. You can see the damage in the picture album. Some paintings that are displayed today were taken from local churches and castles to replace them. Much of the bridge had to be rebuilt, so only about 30% of the original 14th-century wood still remains. This was a major tragedy not only for the city of Lucerne but also for the many people who will visit the city now and in the future. We visited the Boroque church and I lit two candles, one for grandpa and another for Clint's dad, Doug, who left us in 2007.
The old city was cool because it is characterized by the paintings on the outside of the buildings, usually as an advertisement of the wares once sold there or depicting recognizable characters and events. The pictures are quite interesting.
After our tour, we visited the famous Lion Monument, carved directly into the stone much like Mount Rushmore. When Mom and Megan visited in February, the lion's face was splattered red due to vandalism but we were happy to see that the city managed to get the paint out of the porous stone.To view our pictures, Go to the link entitled "Lucerne".
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