Day 8: A Free Afternoon in Lucerne

Our hotel was across the street from the lake that Lucerne is situated on and there is a lovely promenade that runs next to it. This meant we could stroll along the lake just to enjoy the view or stroll along it and eventually get to the center of town.

Upon our return from the mountains, we had a few hours to explore on our own before supper. The bus dropped us off at the center of town so we only had to walk back when we were done (this helped our feet a bit).

Here are a few sights that my group took in during our afternoon ramble through Lucerne. (I won't show you a photo of the grocery store where I bought way too much Swiss chocolate.)

The cathedral...I think it was the cathedral...it could have been just a church...my brain quit absorbing all the facts at about Day 5 of the trip.

Whether or not it was a cathedral, it WAS beautiful. I believe there was a fire in its history (not uncommon in Lucerne) so I think the middle part is original and the twin spires were rebuilt...or it could have been the other way around.

The side yard which served as a cemetery or memorial place...

The main altar...

And the side altar...

The doors were works of art...

And the view from the church stairs back into town...awesome.

I think it must have been one of the first really nice days in a long time for the residents of Lucerne because the promenade was busy as we walked back.

There were bocci ball games...

People sitting in this cool stage building...

And boats a floating.

And swans a swimming...