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Review:
In 1881, Edouard Castres built this 112-meter long and 10-meter high panorama depicting Eastern French army under General Bourbaki. The scene re-creates the army’s historic escape to Switzerland during the Franco-Prussian War in the harsh winter of 1871. The battalion of 87,000 men represents Switzerland’s largest admission of refugees. Now, travelers can witness the extraordinary event viewing sculpted terrain and lifelike, 3D models. The audio guide expresses the significance behind the historical events depicted in the artwork, and many hail this as a must-see when touring Lucerne. Admission is included with a Swiss Travel Pass.
Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne, Lowenpl. 11, 6004 Lucerne, CHE, Phone: 41-41-412-30-30
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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