Attractions in Lucerne

Renaissance town hall on Kornmarkt square (1602–1606) by Anton Isenmann, with a distinctive steep hipped roof and clock tower.

The Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) is a rock relief sculpture carved into sandstone in 1820–1821, commemorating the ~760 Swiss Guards killed at the Tuileries Palace on August 10, 1792.

The Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) is a 204-meter covered wooden footbridge spanning the Reuss River. Built in 1333, it is the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe and Lucerne's most iconic symbol.

The first large Baroque church in Switzerland, built 1666–1677. Twin onion-domed towers and cream facade are prominent waterfront landmarks.

The Church of St. Leodegar (Hofkirche) is Lucerne's most important church, built in late Renaissance style (1633–1639). The twin spired towers date from the 12th century.

The Spreuer Bridge is a medieval covered wooden bridge crossing the Reuss downstream from Chapel Bridge. Built in 1408, it contains 67 paintings depicting the Dance of Death allegory.

Architectural masterpiece by Jean Nouvel (1998) with a cantilevered roof over the lake and one of the world's finest concert halls (acoustics by Russell Johnson).

The Water Tower (Wasserturm) is a 34-meter octagonal stone tower in the Reuss River next to Chapel Bridge. Built around 1300, it is one of Switzerland's most photographed landmarks.

A well-preserved section of medieval city wall stretching 870 meters with nine towers, three open for climbing.

Central square at Chapel Bridge's southern end, with the 12th-century St. Peter's Chapel and weekly markets.

One of central Switzerland's most beautiful medieval squares, surrounded by painted guild houses with a Gothic fountain at its center.