
Kapellbrücke
Most people cross Kapellbrücke in five minutes. Slow down — the 17th-century painted panels overhead tell Lucerne’s entire history.

Most people cross Kapellbrücke in five minutes. Slow down — the 17th-century painted panels overhead tell Lucerne’s entire history.

Carved into a sandstone cliff, this sorrowful lion immortalizes Swiss Guards’ sacrifice. Its poignant artistry and historical weight transcend time, stirring souls despite nearby modern distractions.