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Lion Monument Review

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The statue is shaped like a lion with a broken arrow on its back. The lion's face was sad, his forepaws rested on the shield engraved with the Swiss national emblem, and above the shield was a spear. Today, the dying lion statue has become the representative attraction of Ryusen, Switzerland. Tourists must see one of the attractions of Ryusen. There is a tragic story about the creation of this lion monument: Switzerland used to export mercenaries for a living. In 1792, the French Revolution broke out in France. A group of Swiss mercenaries defended their employers in order to keep their promises. King Louis XVI and his queen of France were dead at the Tuileries Palace. After this battle, 786 Swiss officers and soldiers were killed. Although the Duilery Palace in front of the Louvre was later burned down into what is now the Duilery Garden. To commemorate these dead mercenaries, the dying lion statue (Lion Monument) was built on a hillside in Luzern to warn future generations of the importance of peace.

Lion Monument

Posted: Mar 14, 2017
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  • Prince of Pusan
    5/5Outstanding

    most magnificent moment/artwork in public display. Come in late fall when the leaves change.

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    Posted: Nov 13, 2023
  • 我不是李亚鹏
    5/5Outstanding
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    The Lion Monument is one of Lucerne's best carvings, with an arrow deep into the back of a dying lion, with a painful face, his front paws pressed against a shield and a spear, and the shield had the Swiss national emblem.

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    Posted: May 28, 2022
  • 支付宝岛
    4/5Excellent
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    It is one of the most famous attractions in Lucerne. In fact, it is a lion statue behind a small pond. I can't see anything special. The memorial significance is relatively large. Many tour groups come to punch in and take pictures.

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    Posted: Aug 7, 2021
  • AA Kiki
    5/5Outstanding

    So interesting to see and know about the history of the Lion Monument. Glacier park is also right next to it but couldn’t make it as it closes so early, but the Lion Monument is open 24/7!

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    Posted: Dec 20, 2023
  • 吃苹果的麻雀呀
    4/5Excellent
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    The dying lion was designed by Danish sculptor Tovarsen in 1821 (not his own). The 10-meter-long, 3-meter-high lion fell to the ground in pain, with a broken spear stuck on its shoulder and a shield with the Swiss national emblem. The statue commemorates the 760 Swiss mercenaries who died in the war in order to protect the safety of the Louis XVI family in the Dulles Palace in Paris on August 10, 1792. There are texts below the statue describing the incident.

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    Posted: Aug 14, 2023
  • Bret Huat
    5/5Outstanding

    Majestic scrupture of lions carved on the hill. It was much bigger than I have thought.

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    Posted: Sep 16, 2023
  • Xinle
    3/5Average

    as the time we went they are under renvoation. nearby there is cafes and restaurants and can do some shoppings.

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    Posted: Aug 23, 2023
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