Lucerne

Lucerne (German: Luzern) is a city in Central Switzerland with a population of 60,274 (December 31 2003), capital of the Canton of Lucerne. The city is located on the borders of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldst?ttersee) with a famous wooden bridge and within sight of Mount Pilatus and the Rigi.

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There is apparently no record of the city's founding, but it is mentioned in 840 named "Luciaria", the name originating from a monastery of St Leodegar founded around 730. The opening of the St. Gotthard Pass route in the 13th century made Lucerne into an important trading town. Acquired by the Habsburgs in 1291, it joined the Swiss Confederation in 1332. Lucerne was capital of the Helvetian Republic in 1798.

Switzerland: The Swiss Confederation or Switzerland (Latin: Confoederatio Helvetica) is a landlocked federal republic in Europe, bordering Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. The country has a strong tradition of political and military neutrality, but also of international co-operation, and is hom...

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Lucerne related Images and Photos (experimental)

Canton Flags with Balloon in Distance at Kapellbrucke Lucerne Lucerne Switzerland

Bicycle Display at Swiss Transport Museum Lucerne Switzerland

View from Mount Pilatus Over Lake Lucerne Switzerland