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Lion Monument Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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The lion monument was carved in a shallow hole, a dying male lion with a sad and painful look on his face, crawling weakly on the ground, a sharp long arrow pierced deeply into the back, and the front paws pressed against the broken long lion. The spear and shield, on which there are respectively the cross emblem of Switzerland and the emblem of the vegan iris of the French royal family. In front of the Lion Monument is a clear lake, where mandarin ducks and wild ducks often play, and the scenery is pleasant. There are often concerts here in summer, which can be enjoyed for free. After taking a photo with the Lion Monument, you can choose souvenirs at the nearby shops as appropriate, and then you can visit the adjacent Glacier Park.
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Lion Monument Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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most magnificent moment/artwork in public display. Come in late fall when the leaves change.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Majestic scrupture of lions carved on the hill. It was much bigger than I have thought.
It was created to commemorate the extinct Swiss mercenaries during the French Revolution. The lion is really big and real, so it's amazing.