Lion Monument
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Hello SwitzerLanding
"The Lion Monument pays tribute to fallen soldiers and a powerful symbol of courage and sacrifice. Carved into a sandstone cliff, this iconic sculpture depicts a dying lion resting atop a shield bearing the Swiss coat of arms. It's a solemn reminder of the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the French Revolution. As you stand before this solemn masterpiece, you can't help but feel the weight of history and honor the bravery of those who came before us. "
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Samantha Lodge
"The Lion Monument, or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. - Wikipedia "
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Michelle Naert
"This poignant sculpture carved into a sandstone rock face commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred during the French Revolution. The Lion Monument is a powerful and moving tribute to bravery and sacrifice."
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