Lucerne was not a far drive from Engelberg, and since it is Rochelle's favorite city in Switzerland we knew we had to stop there. I can see why she loves it so much. Again, the architecture of the buildings, the lake, the view of the surrounding mountains, the old Chapel bridge that was built in the 14th century, and the Lion Monument were all what make this city so great!
This covered wooden bridge is the oldest in all of Europe-built in 1333 with some of it having to be rebuilt after a fire in 1993 from a cigarette (one more reason why smoking is bad)!
One day I'm going to have a gate like this in front of my house :)
The Lion Monument was so neat to see. I have seen this carving of the dying lion before but never knew it was in Switzerland or what it meant. The quiet park away from all the hustle and bustle holds this carving that was done to commemorate the hundreds of Swiss guards who were killed during the French Revolution.
Seriously, such a gorgeous day. Somehow everywhere we went the perfect weather followed us
Pretty sure the Swiss know how to make ice cream!!
This church with the two spires in the picture was first built in 735, and was added upon in 1633. The spires are original to 735....isn't that crazy to think about!
One thing I loved about Switzerland so much was that they are some proud people. There were Swiss flags everywhere!!! I wonder if people come to the US and think the same thing. This was our last day in Switzerland, and it was by far the highlight of the trip. I had no idea that a country the size of Idaho could have so much to see. We could have easily stayed here for two weeks exploring. I loved every minute of it, and cannot wait to go back someday.
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