Lucerne, SwitzerlandCentral Switzerland's finest art museum — a Jean Nouvel extension of an 1893 neoclassical building with a strong collection of Swiss and international modern art, outstanding temporary exhibitions, and a cafe-terrace overlooking the KKL cultural center and lake.
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Europe's oldest surviving wooden covered bridge — a 170m medieval pedestrian bridge of 1333 across the Reuss River, with 17th-century painted panels inside the roof depicting scenes from Lucerne's history. The most photographed sight in Switzerland and one of the most beautiful urban structures in Europe.
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A perfectly preserved medieval and Renaissance city center — painted facades, Gothic fountains, arcaded streets, and 13th-century city walls still intact. The Weinmarkt and Kornmarkt are the finest medieval squares in Switzerland; the views from the Musegg wall towers over the lake are extraordinary.