Lion Monument
🇨🇭Switzerland
The Lion Monument, located in Lucerne, Switzerland, is a monument dedicated to Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution in 1792. Carved into a sandstone rock wall, the monument measures 10 meters long and 6 meters high, depicting a mortally wounded lion.
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Commissioned in 1818 and completed in 1821, the Lion Monument was designed by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and executed by Lukas Ahorn. Situated near the city center, it is easily accessible by public transport and a short walk from Lucerne's central train station. The monument is set in a small park that provides visitor seating and informational plaques detailing its historical significance.