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Castle Heights: Lucerne’s Hidden Top View Gem

#europetrip Climb the stone steps of Lucerne’s ancient Musegg Wall to its highest tower — the Männliturm — and discover a top view like no other. From the castle’s ramparts, the city spreads out below: red-tiled roofs tumble toward the Reuss River, where the Chapel Bridge glints in the sun. Lake Lucerne stretches to the horizon, framed by snow-dusted Alps that pierce the blue sky. The wind carries whispers of the past as you take in every detail — a perfect blend of medieval history and natural beauty that makes this hidden vantage point one of Lucerne’s greatest treasures.
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