The saddest rock in the world
I was forewarned that this monument to the slain Swiss soldiers who were killed in France was deeply moving, and that Mark Twain had called it "the saddest and most moving piece of rock in the world." I still wasn't prepared for how heartwrenching it was.
It's a very short walk from the centre of town and is in a beautiful clearing, definitely worth a visit!
Thanks to Davina for finding the exact Twain quote!
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Lucerne, Switzerland
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I just looked it up because I was curious -- according to Google, Mark Twain called it "the saddest and most moving piece of rock in the world." It is a beautiful spot, thanks for the Highlight, Genevieve!
Thanks Davina! That does ring a bell! I should have googled it. I'll edit that in now. Cheers :)
Loved visiting this memorial in my favorite Swiss city, Luzern. You can't help but be moved, almost, to tears just looking at the lion's sad face. Thanks for the memories of wonderful times in this beautiful country.
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