While in Lucerne, I found myself repeatedly visiting the famous wounded lion monument, known as "The Lion of Lucerne." This amazing sculpture was carved into a sandstone cliff more than 200 years ago.

For the past three months I had the privilege of serving as the interim pastor of the International Church of Lucerne, Switzerland. Members of that ecumenical English-speaking congregation are ...

What to Do on a Day Trip to Lucerne 1. Lion Monument. One of the top attractions in Lucerne is the Lion Monument. This carving of a dying lion sits above a tranquil pond.

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