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Richard Wagner MuseumvsLion Monument
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Dying Lion of Lucerne Monument scores significantly better than Richard Wagner Museum. Dying Lion of Lucerne Monument has a TripExpert Score of 87 with recommendations from 4 sources including Afar Magazine, Atlas Obscura and Lonely Planet.
Richard Wagner Museum
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Richard Wagner Weg 27, Lucerne 6005, Switzerland
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Lonely Planet "Housed in the composer’s former residence in Tribschen, on the lake’s southern shore, this museum harbours historic musical instruments including rarities such as a regal (portable organ)." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Pleasantly situated on a headland in the middle of a park heading down to the lake, this was the home of Richard Wagner from 1866-1872." Full review
Frommer's "The villa is located on Lake Lucerne's southern shore, and contains historic musical instruments, original scores, and memorabilia (including pictures and letters). " Full review
Lion Monument
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Northeast of Lowenplatz, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Afar Magazine "The regal feline's pose, curled into his stone den and his reflection in the pond below make the sculpture what Mark Twain called, "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Mark Twain once called it the ‘saddest and most moving piece of rock in the world’. For Narnia fans, it often evokes Aslan at the stone table." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Sculpted in a sandstone rockface, this lion, pictured dying with a lance in its left side, is a reminder of the heroism and faithfulness of the Swiss guards of Louis XVI." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world. " Full review
