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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 15 attractions in Lucerne
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Traveller Description: From the Luzern City Guide 2008: Musegg Wall: A part of the old rampart walls built in 1386. Wall almost entirely intact. Three towers are open to the more »
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Attraction type: Lookout
Address: Lucerne
Switzerland

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“Wow views, but not in a thunderstorm!”
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4 of 5 stars
GoGoSeniorGal
Pleasanton, California
26 Jun 2009
1
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The towers offer a really up-close view of the old city defenses and descriptive labels and diagrams tell about them. The narrow, steep interior stairs to the lookouts are modern and safe enough, but don't try if you have vertigo. The views of the city over the rooftops are great. Go on a clear day. I was up there on... more

“This is key to Lucerne...”
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5 of 5 stars
sl8d2bd1
Mid-Atlantic
14 Aug 2008

The 9 towers are great. A bit of a hike, but they overlook the city and are well worth the trip. The surrounding areas remind me why I love Switzerland -- scenery, cleanliness, history, and a zillion stories behind every brick. more

“Love this walk/climb!”
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5 of 5 stars
wanderNfool
nashville
21 Jun 2008
3
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This was one of the highlights of our visit to Lucerne, walking the historic city wall which included climbing the three towers which were open for climbing. A little difficult finding the way to get to the walls - easiest to walk down the Sankt Karli Quai, the street which runs along the Reuss River until you come to the... more

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Lucerne, Switzerland