On the shores of Lake Lucerne and bestride the River Reuss, you"ll find the medieval Swiss city that shares the lake"s name. Emerging from a Benedictine monastery founded here in 750, Lucerne is today the largest town in central Switzerland. The central of three ancient, covered wooden pedestrian bridges of Lucerne"s Old Town has a unique feature. The interior of the Kapellbrücke (Chapel Bridge) is painted with religious scenes and allegories to edify those walking across it to the nearby St. Peter"s Chapel.
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National Bison Day
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World Oceans Day
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World Book Day
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Yarn for Distaff Day
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Go Fly a Kite Day
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Happy Holi!
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It s Teacher Appreciation Week
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Pollinator Week
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A predator at risk
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A bohemian feline
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National Park Week continues
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Museum Mile Festival
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Join us in celebrating World Water Day
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Darwin s Arch
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First day of summer