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Lion Monument Review

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The Lion Monument is a famous sculpture by Ryusen. An arrow is deeply inserted into the back of the dying lion. The lion shows a painful look. The front paw is pressed with a shield and a spear. The shield has the Swiss national emblem. The monument was built to commemorate the 1792 French Revolution, when the mob attacked the Duilerie Palace in France, to protect 786 Swiss officers and guards who died of King Louis XVI and Queen Mary, in order to pray for world peace. The text below the monument described the event. At that time, Switzerland was a poor and backward country. Men were forced to make a living and went to European countries as mercenaries. After this incident, Switzerland stopped exporting mercenaries, leaving only the Vatican Guard, the famous Swiss Guard, who served the Catholic Church. Thanks to its famed loyalty and bravery, the Swiss Guard of the Holy See has been serving the present day. This statue not only tells us about the events of 1792, but also about Switzerland, which is so rich today, once a poor and backward country, as well as the Swiss mercenaries of that year.

Lion Monument

Posted: Aug 29, 2017
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  • Prince of Pusan
    5/5Outstanding

    most magnificent moment/artwork in public display. Come in late fall when the leaves change.

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    Posted: Nov 13, 2023
  • 我不是李亚鹏
    5/5Outstanding
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    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.

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    Posted: May 28, 2022
  • 支付宝岛
    4/5Excellent
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    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.

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    Posted: Aug 7, 2021
  • AA Kiki
    5/5Outstanding

    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!

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    Posted: Dec 20, 2023
  • 吃苹果的麻雀呀
    4/5Excellent
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    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.

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    Posted: Aug 14, 2023
  • Bret Huat
    5/5Outstanding

    Majestic scrupture of lions carved on the hill. It was much bigger than I have thought.

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    Posted: Sep 16, 2023
  • Xinle
    3/5Average

    as the time we went they are under renvoation. nearby there is cafes and restaurants and can do some shoppings.

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    Posted: Aug 23, 2023
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