Lucerne was the first city to join the Swiss Confederation, and today Lucerne has a thriving tourism industry, mainly due to its status as a gateway to Central Switzerland. The city became a center of Swiss history and legend, and is the setting for the most memorable part of the William Tell legend (the bit with the boy and the apple).
The currency used in Switzerland is called the Swiss Franc. Lucerne offers many opportunities for shopping for items such as watches, folkloric linens and embroidery, souvenirs and Swiss chocolate.
In Switzerland the food will be similar to what we are served in Germany. If you are adventurous you might want to try fondue for lunch or sample the variety of cheeses Switzerland is famous for. And, of course, chocolate!!! The most famous Swiss chocolate is Toblerone. Today most Swiss chocolate is consumed by the Swiss themselves, and Switzerland has the highest per capita rate of chocolate consumption world wide.
Lucerne is a city of town squares and churches. The old-town is tiny, and most other interesting sites are within a 20-minute walk. Some sights we will see on our tour of Lucerne are:
1. Chapel Bridge
2. Lake Lucerne (with Europe 2000 group from Eaton School)
3. The old city wall
4. The Lion Monument
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