Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre, Concert hall and museum building at Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
The Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre features multiple event spaces across 6,800 square meters, with 25 rooms distributed throughout the modern structure.
The cultural complex, inaugurated in 1998, marked its opening with a performance by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Claudio Abbado.
The concert hall at KKL Lucerne presents classical music performances, while the Museum of Art Lucerne displays contemporary art exhibitions.
The centre stands next to Lucerne railway station, includes four restaurants, and maintains accessibility features for visitors with reduced mobility.
The building incorporates a cantilevered roof that extends 45 meters over Lake Lucerne, creating covered outdoor spaces for public gatherings.
Location: Lucerne
Architects: Jean Nouvel
Height: 21 m
Address: Europaplatz
Phone: +41412267070
Website: http://kkl-luzern.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.05060,8.31212
Latest update: May 21, 2025 16:37
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