Lion Monument Lucerne
Lion Monument Lucerne, Rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland
The massive sandstone sculpture depicts a mortally wounded lion with a spear in its side, measuring 10 meters in length and 6 meters in height.
Swiss Guard officer Karl Pfyffer von Altishofen initiated the monument's creation to honor 760 fellow guards who perished defending the Tuileries Palace in 1792.
The Latin inscription HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI beneath the lion pays tribute to the Swiss Guards' loyalty and bravery during the French Revolution.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking a bus from Lucerne's main station to Löwenplatz stop, followed by a short walk to the site.
The sculpture remains carved directly into the natural rock face, with a pond reflecting the monument's image throughout the changing seasons.
Location: Lucerne
Inception: 1821
Creator: Bertel Thorvaldsen, Lukas Ahorn
Made from material: sandstone
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lucerne
Address: Denkmalstrasse 6004
GPS coordinates: 47.05844,8.31087
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
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