Fun facts about Lucerne
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Lucerne acquired its independence from the jurisdiction of Murbach Abbey in 1178.
Lucerne
Switzerland
Lucerne or Luzern is a city and a municipality in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name.
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The Chapel Bridge, built in 1333, is the oldest covered bridge in Europe.
Lucerne
Switzerland
Lucerne or Luzern is a city and a municipality in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name.
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Lucerne's population dropped about 40% due to the Black Plague and several wars around 1350.
Lucerne
Switzerland
Lucerne or Luzern is a city and a municipality in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name.
From the “History” section
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The city hosted its own annual passion play from 1453 to 1616, lasting 12 hours each day.
Lucerne
Switzerland
Lucerne or Luzern is a city and a municipality in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name.
From the “History” section
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Lucerne's status as a fashionable destination began in the late 19th century, attracting artists and royalty.
Lucerne
Switzerland
Lucerne or Luzern is a city and a municipality in central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of the country. Lucerne is the capital of the canton of Lucerne and part of the district of the same name.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Slav Yakounin · CC BY-SA 4.0