Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)
Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Type
- Statue by Bertel Thorvaldsen
Visitor information
- Address: Denkmalstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 41 227 17 17
- Official website: https://www.loewendenkmal-luzern.ch/
People also ask
Why is the Lion Monument in Lucerne famous?
Paris in turmoil The revolutionaries stormed the King's residence which the Swiss were defending, leading to the virtual annihilation of the Swiss Guard. The Lion Monument, a powerful memorial, pays homage to the selfless heroes of these men.
Is the Lion Monument worth visiting?
It is one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland, visited annually by about 1.4 million tourists. In 2006, it was placed under Swiss monument protection. American author Mark Twain praised the sculpture of a mortally wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."
Do you have to pay to see the Lion Monument in Lucerne?
The monument and the idyllic park around it are freely accessible all year round.
How long did it take to carve the Lion Monument?
Lucas Ahorn, from Germany, was the replacement stonemason asked to complete the sculpture. He carved the monument out of the sandstone rock from 1820 and completed the lion in 1821.