Chapter 372: The scenery of the lake and the mountains is intoxicating
Of course, Ye Chao at this time did not seduce the wild beauties here. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
In just one day, he left here and went with the flow, like a happy idle cloud and wild crane, playing as he pleased, going wherever he wanted......
When Ye Chao appeared again, it was in a beautiful city where lakes and mountains reflected each other.
Here, Luzerne (Luzern) in central Switzerland is a beautiful city surrounded by mountains and rivers, and one of Switzerland's largest summer resorts. Founded in the 8th century, Lucerne (Lucerne) formed an alliance with Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden around the lake in 1332, becoming the first four cantons of the Swiss Confederation, and then became the administrative center of the Confederation for a long time.
The lake surrounded by the four states was named "Four States Forest Lake".
Although it is not in the top three cities today, it is a place that cannot be missed when visiting Switzerland. Lucerne's historic town is small and the main attractions can be reached on foot.
Historic Lucerne (Lucerne) is full of medieval churches and towers, Renaissance palaces, mansions, centuries-old shops and alleys.
The Lake of the Four Forest Cantons, now commonly known as "Lake Lucerne", flows into the River Reuss and divides the town into two parts: the old and the new.
Lucerne is modernized in the 21st century, but also has the beauty, harmony and vitality that characterizes the Middle Ages.
The streets are full of era and style murals, and the city's old, narrow streets and squares are full of shops that make you stop.
Not only can visitors enjoy the laid-back atmosphere here, but the whole city is full of joy during the Lucerne Carnival in winter and Lucerne and Lucerne Music Festival in summer.
Back in Roman times, it was a fishing village with few families, but a lighthouse was built to guide passing ships, hence the name "Lucerne", which means "lamp" in Latin.
The city was officially established in 1178. Over the years, the city has left a civilization of ancient human history. Medieval churches, towers, Renaissance palaces, mansions, century-old shops, and long streets and alleys abound.
The city center of Lucerne itself is not huge, and the main attractions are scattered within walking distance. The Capel Bridge and the Octagonal Water Tower are Lucerne's landmarks and the buildings that most often appear on Swiss postcards.
The Lion Monument tells a story of Switzerland's history and is a symbol of Swiss loyalty. In Lucerne, the most enjoyable is the four-forested lake, with different boat routes leading to the resort towns and the famous peaks of the Alps.
Lucerne has a lot of Renaissance and Baroque buildings and fountains.
The cobblestone squares and the herringbone huts are brightly coloured, and the view is truly mesmerizing.
There are several main squares in the old town: Grain Square, Kagora Square, Wine Market and Grain Market. Most of the city's main town overlooks the gateway to Lucerne, the Pilatus Hill, the Capel wooden bridge with Pilatus in the background, and the octagonal water tower Lucerne's landmark.
A few minutes' drive from the city centre, the Transport Museum is the largest transport museum in Europe and houses the only planetarium in Switzerland.
Lucerne (Lucerne) specialises in Swiss watches, fine jewelry, chocolates, swords, handmade lace and embroidery. The shopping area of the old town starts along the Via Pilatus starting from the train station, and the shopping area of the old town starts from the Swiss garden (Schweizerhofquai) (Schweizerhofquai) (Swan Square) (Swan Platz) and the Chapelplatz (Kapellplatz) to the old town.
Swan Square and its surrounding watch stores, jewelry stores, and watch brand stores are lined up, and it is one of the two largest watch and jewelry shopping malls in Europe along with Place Vendôme in Paris.
There are three famous tourist spots in the old town of Lucerne.
The first is the Covered Bridge Water Tower (Capel Wooden Bridge and Octagonal Water Tower), the second attraction is the Lion Monument and the third attraction is the marvelous Musseg City Wall.
The Stadtkeller restaurant in the Weggisgasse alley in the Old Town has a folk song and dance show every night from April to October, serving local beers and Swiss specialties.
Lake Lucerne boasts the largest number of cruises in Switzerland and the largest fleet of inland lakes, including five antique steam boats. From Lucerne, you can easily reach the Rigi, a popular skiing and sightseeing destination, as well as Mount Pilatus, home to the world's steepest cog train, which is also the gateway to Lucerne.
When it comes to Switzerland, the image is one of a beautiful landscape: a rushing stream, a mirror-blue lake, a deep cedar forest, and a majestic snow-capped peak...... In this refreshing nature, there are exquisite and unique castles.
The natural beauty of heaven and the beauty of the artificially modified architecture are harmoniously integrated, and there is probably no other place in the world that is so beautiful, and it has gradually become a tourist destination that will breathe the heart in.
From Geneva in the southwest to Saint-Gallen in the north-east, from Basel in the north-west to Lugano in the south-east, what city is not like a pearl sown by a fairy? Yet there is one in the center of these pearls that is so extraordinary: it not only shines with the splendor of today, but also reflects the splendor of the past! This is the beautiful old city of Lucerne (Lucerne).
Over time, the city has left a legacy of ancient human history, and Lucerne (Lucerne) has become increasingly important in a country that has become richer and richer through tourism. A visit to Lucerne (Lucerne) is sure to make you feel extraordinary.
At the end of the 18th century, Lucerne (Lucerne) was still a medieval town, but since the rise of tourism in 1830, Lucerne (Lucerne) has changed and developed. With the rise of the holiday trend of the British high society, represented by Queen Victoria of England, in the early 19th century, elegant pedestrian areas were built on landfills along rivers and lakes, such as the Jesuitenquai, ? Unter der Egg? and the Swiss Court Dock (Schweizerhofquai).
This was followed by the construction of the Casino at the Nationalquai. At the same time, the Hof Bridge and an entire section of the defensive wall with 40 watchtowers and entrances were demolished, opening up the completely enclosed Old Town.
After 1875 Musegg hill was built. In the middle of the 19th century, 10,000 inhabitants lived on 57 hectares of land in the city.
By 1890, the city had tripled in size, and its population had expanded to 20,000 people. Shortly thereafter, just before the outbreak of World War I, the city had 40,000 inhabitants.
Before 1900, a number of large and luxurious hotels were built, as well as a number of hotels for tourists. The current five-star hotels Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern, Palace Hotel Luzern and Grand National Hotel Luzern were built in that era.
1836 was the beginning of the era of steamships on Lake Lucerne, and after 1859 the train reached Lucerne (Lucerne). Before the First World War, there was even a Swiss aviation base in Tribschen in Lucerne (Lucerne).
Ye Chao felt that Bern was very artistic, but Lucerne was obviously more natural.