European Trip #7: Lion of Lucerne

European trip musings #7: As we left Lucerne, we stopped for a few moments to see an iconic monument. Confession: thanks to social media, I have discovered sights that I would like to see in different places…and the Lion of Lucerne was one of those sights. Designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and created in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn, this rock sculpture commemorates the Swiss Guards who were killed in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. It is one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland, and is visited annually by over 1 million tourists. #lucerneswitzerland #rocksculptures #outdoorart #lionoflucerne

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I am passionate about travel, paper crafting, and collecting. I became passionate about travel when I took a solo trip to Paris in 2012. It opened my eyes to all of the wonderful things to see in this big world. I have been a a rubber stamp and paper crafting enthusiast for 25+ years. I value the friendships that I have made along the way, and the incredibly creative things I have seen and continue to see. Collecting is another one of my pastimes....mugs, keychains, travel memorabilia, Disney merch, and most recently, jewelry. Follow me as I share my love for these passions.

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