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Was completed in 1408 as a part of the city fortification. Between 1626 and 1635 Kaspar Meglinger added 67 paintings that represent the "dance of death". Called the Spreuer bridge because chaffs of wheat were thrown in the river here.

Was completed in 1408 as a part of the city fortification. Between 1626 and 1635 Kaspar Meglinger added 67 paintings that represent the "dance of death". Called the Spreuer bridge because chaffs of wheat were thrown in the river here.

Built in 1859/1860 following the clever style developed by Poiree, the Needle Dam is a unique attraction in terms of both technology and history. Back then, it replaced on old stone threshold that had led water from the Reuss River into the city's mills. Even today, the level of lake Lucerne is regulated by hand through the removal and placement of the so-called needles (wooden posts).

Built in 1859/1860 following the clever style developed by Poiree, the Needle Dam is a unique attraction in terms of both technology and history. Back then, it replaced on old stone threshold that had led water from the Reuss River into the city's mills. Even today, the level of lake Lucerne is regulated by hand through the removal and placement of the so-called needles (wooden posts).

Typical medieval mendicant architecture. Built second half of 13th century, Gothic style. Most ornate pulpit in Switzerland from the period between Renaissance and Baroque era. Flag frescoes represent Lucerne's conquests in the Middle Ages.

Typical medieval mendicant architecture. Built second half of 13th century, Gothic style. Most ornate pulpit in Switzerland from the period between Renaissance and Baroque era. Flag frescoes represent Lucerne's conquests in the Middle Ages.

Erected in 1557 for Lucerne's mayor Lux Ritter as a private residence in the Italian Renaissance style. The city later completed the work. Living quarters for the Jesuits called to Lucerne in 1574. Today Cantonal seat of government.

Erected in 1557 for Lucerne's mayor Lux Ritter as a private residence in the Italian Renaissance style. The city later completed the work. Living quarters for the Jesuits called to Lucerne in 1574. Today Cantonal seat of government.

First large sacral Baroque building in Switzerland. Constructed in 1666 by Father Christoph Vogler for the Jesuits. The vault was redecorated in the mid-18th century. The original vestments of Brother Klaus, a famous Swiss patron, are stored in the inner chapel.

First large sacral Baroque building in Switzerland. Constructed in 1666 by Father Christoph Vogler for the Jesuits. The vault was redecorated in the mid-18th century. The original vestments of Brother Klaus, a famous Swiss patron, are stored in the inner chapel.

This octagonal over 34 meters high tower was built 1300 as part of the city wall. Used as archives, treasury, prison and torture chamber. Lucerne's trademark and the most photographed monument in Switzerland.

This octagonal over 34 meters high tower was built 1300 as part of the city wall. Used as archives, treasury, prison and torture chamber. Lucerne's trademark and the most photographed monument in Switzerland.

Constructed first half of the 14th century as a part of the city's fortifications. Named after nearby St. Peter's chapel. The paintings were added in the 17th century illustrate scenes of Swiss and local history including the biographies of the city's patron saints, Leodegar and Mauritius.

Constructed first half of the 14th century as a part of the city's fortifications. Named after nearby St. Peter's chapel. The paintings were added in the 17th century illustrate scenes of Swiss and local history including the biographies of the city's patron saints, Leodegar and Mauritius.

The KKL on Europa Square is the work of the Parisian architect Jean Nouvel. The concert-hall (1840 seats) is one of the finest concert halls in the world. The Lucerne Hall, the Convention Center with the auditorium and the Museum of Art are likewise part of this sensational construction. Public and personal guided tours on request.

The KKL on Europa Square is the work of the Parisian architect Jean Nouvel. The concert-hall (1840 seats) is one of the finest concert halls in the world. The Lucerne Hall, the Convention Center with the auditorium and the Museum of Art are likewise part of this sensational construction. Public and personal guided tours on request.

Join us! Because Lucerne is a city for pedestrians we call our guided city tour a walk around Lucerne. You will learn important, humorous and interesting facts about Lucerne's history, churches, brdges, narrow streets, towers, squares and of course Lucerne's trademark, the Chapel bridge with Water Tower. Sightseeing Meeting point: Tourist info Zentralstrasse 5 no reservartion required, limited places. Time: 9.45am Duration: approx. 2 hours. City train: special ticket sightseeing plus 40 minutes city tour on the city train, approx. 3 hours. This guided city walk will take place daily from May 1st to October 31st, November till March on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. April on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Join us! Because Lucerne is a city for pedestrians we call our guided city tour a walk around Lucerne. You will learn important, humorous and interesting facts about Lucerne's history, churches, brdges, narrow streets, towers, squares and of course Lucerne's trademark, the Chapel bridge with Water Tower. Sightseeing Meeting point: Tourist info Zentralstrasse 5 no reservartion required, limited places. Time: 9.45am Duration: approx. 2 hours. City train: special ticket sightseeing plus 40 minutes city tour on the city train, approx. 3 hours. This guided city walk will take place daily from May 1st to October 31st, November till March on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. April on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Discounts on the following offers: 1 free admission to the casino in the Grand Casino Luzern. 1 free ride on the summer tobaggan-run at Frakigaudi (May-October). 50% discount on the city tour, tourist info, Zentralstrasse 5, Luzern. Up to 30% discoun at Europcar, Lakefront Center Luzern, Inseliqua 12a, 6005 Luzern or c/o Amag, Luzernerstrausse 17, 6030 Ebikon. For bookings: Contract-id 47317603. 10% on all tickets at Lucerne theater (excl. special performances). 10% discount on purchases in Dragon shop on the top of Mt. Pilatus. City voucher for CHF 10; redeemable as long as the LucerneCard is valid. Pick up at: Globus Luzern, Pilatusstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Customer service 1st basement. Purchase your LucerneCard at: Tourist information Luzern: Zentralstrasse 5, 6002 Luzern, Tel: +41 (0)41 227 17 17, Email: luzern@luzern.com http://www.luzern.com/ VBL ticket counter: Railcity, Lucerne's railway station. SBB ticket counter: Railcity, Lucerne's railway station.

Discounts on the following offers: 1 free admission to the casino in the Grand Casino Luzern. 1 free ride on the summer tobaggan-run at Frakigaudi (May-October). 50% discount on the city tour, tourist info, Zentralstrasse 5, Luzern. Up to 30% discoun at Europcar, Lakefront Center Luzern, Inseliqua 12a, 6005 Luzern or c/o Amag, Luzernerstrausse 17, 6030 Ebikon. For bookings: Contract-id 47317603. 10% on all tickets at Lucerne theater (excl. special performances). 10% discount on purchases in Dragon shop on the top of Mt. Pilatus. City voucher for CHF 10; redeemable as long as the LucerneCard is valid. Pick up at: Globus Luzern, Pilatusstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Customer service 1st basement. Purchase your LucerneCard at: Tourist information Luzern: Zentralstrasse 5, 6002 Luzern, Tel: +41 (0)41 227 17 17, Email: luzern@luzern.com http://www.luzern.com/ VBL ticket counter: Railcity, Lucerne's railway station. SBB ticket counter: Railcity, Lucerne's railway station.