Lucerne, Switzerland, is a city you must visit in your lifetime, it is elegant and full of stories!

When traveling to Switzerland, you must plan a day trip to Lucerne. There is a monument that is visited by people all over the world, called the "Lion Monument" or the "Dying Lion". The Swiss people used to be very, very poor! Located at the foot of the Alps and sandwiched in the middle, So in order to earn money to support their families, Swiss men They formed groups to serve as mercenaries and fight for other countries or royal families. Many royal families like to use Swiss mercenaries because they are loyal and brave! Above the statue is engraved the Latin words "HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI", which means "Dedicated to the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss people". This lion represents the Swiss mercenaries who were hired by France to protect Louis XVI during the French Revolution. There were nearly 800 members of the Royal Guard, who died in battle around 1792. It is said that before their death they were protecting Louis XVI who had quietly left the palace! ⋯ No wonder Mark Twain described this statue as "the saddest lion in the world!" The Chapel Bridge is also a recent tourist attraction. It is one of the oldest bridges in Europe and an important landmark of the city of Mori. It can be seen on all major postcards. There is a specialty store of Ledra Chocolate here. It would be silly to buy Lindt chocolate when you come to Switzerland. #switzerland #Switzerland #Lucerne #Lion Monument #Chapel Bridge #Dying Lion #laderach #Laderach Chocolate