Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland

The Lion Monument is a famous monument in Switzerland and features a lion engraved in the rock wall. In the early 17th century, Swiss Guards helped protect the french king, King Louis XVI. The monument commemorates the Swiss Guards who lost their lives in the French Revolution as it shows a brave, dying lion guarding the shield of the French monarchy. Over a million visitors see this site annually and though this attraction isn’t about glitz and fun, it offers a chance to breathe and reflect while in Lucerne.