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Hofkirche

Lucerne, Switzerland
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Ranked #17 of 19 attractions in Lucerne
Type: Religious Sites
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Geneva, Switzerland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This was a nice finding in town...so majestic and imposing in such a pleasant street and place. Don't miss it.

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Flat Rock, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

There are so many churches to see and most are worth visiting as this one is. It is hard to phantom how they build these churches. Nice quite place to sit and pray, light a candle or just absorb all the beauty everywhere you look.

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Luzern, Switzerland
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37 reviews 37 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

Built in the 1400's, Hofkirche lends two large steeples to the Lucerne landscape. Like most European churches, it is open to the public. The inside is magnificent, of course, but my favorite is the cemetary that runs down the sides and across the back of the church. So beautiful! Right before Christmas, candles line the multitude of steps leading to... More

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Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

I frequent this church every Sunday for the vesper service. The church itself is gorgeous and the service is very relaxing and a good place to meditate.

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oklahoma city
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

There is a sign at the front entrance about their iPhone app which serves as an audio guide. I didn't have cell phone service, so I couldn't download it before going in. Inside and out are kind of mediocre. Although the surrounding wall that is also a cemetery is interesting. The automatic doors at the front entrance are kind of... More

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uk
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

this place is worth a visit for the interior decor, you can also get excellent views of luzern from the doors. The cafes at the bottom are nice in summer

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Fisherville CAN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2012

Have visited this church on both visits to Switzerland and thus far, it has never been very busy. This gives you far more time to poke around. Visited 2009 and 2011

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Melbourne, Australia
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115 attraction reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2012

The Twin Spires of this church standout especially as it is near the lake and centre square. Walk the stairs and you get a nice view back to the lake and chapel bridge. I found this a nice church and worth visiting. Not far from the lion monument also.

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San Diego, California
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183 attraction reviews
Reviews in 106 cities Reviews in 106 cities
1,069 helpful votes 1,069 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2012

This is a beautiful church to visit near the Lake. Not as glamorous as other churches in Europe but very beautiful nonetheless. You can visit it free and then walk over to the Lion of Lucerne Monument which is only a few blocks away.

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San Luis Potosi, Mexico
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

Its a nice church near the lake, definitely recommended to go and take a look inside, you will not regret it.

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