Free time in Lucerne

 

Free time in Lucerne

 

Today we had some free time as we decided not to go on the optional excursions.  This meant that we got to sleep in (for once) and also gave us time to explore Lucerne on foot and revisit some places. As you can see from the photos it was a lovely sunny day in Lucerne and the first time in days that I haven't worn a beanie :)

 

 

A lot of the buildings are decorated in great detail - this building is in one of the squares in the old part of the city.

Another photo of the Chapel bridge - some of the bridge burnt down about 20 years ago and it has been restored to its former glory.

Last time we were in Lucerne, we walked along some of the old city wall. However, it was very icy and slippery so we didn't get to complete it. This time we walked along the entire length that is accessible to the public and saw all nine of the towers.

 

Two of the towers are currently undergoing restoration - this is tbe most westerly tower.

Often the towers are very close to existing buildings and a couple of them are on private property.

 

 

 

View from one of the most easterly towers looking back over Lake Lucerne towards Mt Rigi.

Now the challenge is to try and fit everything into our cases for the trip to London tomorrow xxx