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The Nine Towers

Lucerne, Switzerland
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Ranked #13 of 19 attractions in Lucerne
Type: Lookouts
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... more »
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San Francisco, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We weren't sure how to get to the 9 Towers. As luck would have it, we found it only a short walk from the Dying Lion. The walk to the towers included a few slight inclines. The grounds inside the walls are beautiful as are the views from the top of the walls. A climb up some steep steps gets... More

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AUBERRY
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

There is an extreme amount of walking and due to restoration only 3 of the towers were open. One tower is extremely steep, lots of narrow stair,I would not take small children. The clock tower was very interesting to see all the elements that make it work. In total, the view was most enjoyable. We excited on the school side... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We spent the day walking around the city to see the Towers . We only found one open to walk up . We walked both inside and outside the wall , we found great views to take photos , all towers are differint so its worth seeing more than one lots of quiet places to rest .

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Athens, Greece
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12 reviews 12 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Not especially difficult to reach. OK, it stands at the upper side of the town and you'll have to go through some steps, but it ain't that hard. You will be rewarded with a perfect view of the town. Please, don't miss the last tower. You will be able to climb to the top of the tower, where you will... More

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Lucerne, Switzerland
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

These towers are along the old city wall that protected Luzern. Excellent place for a nice walk, and great views over Luzern and the lake.

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Oakville, Canada
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41 reviews 41 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

If you can spare a couple of hours this is definitely a great way to get a perspective and view of Lucerne that you won't get from anywhere else. A must for camera buffs. Apart from the scenery the walk gives you a bit of a glimpse into the people behind the city as you see their homes and a... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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28 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

We climbed the 3 towers, but my husband and went separately, minding the 3 yr old and baby at the bottom of each tower, which i recommend for very small children. You will need a fold able stroller to get up to the wall but we put the baby back in while up there and the path/ramp was just wide... More

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14 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

The walk up around the walls and pass cows grazing and then into the towers was a real surprise. It is a treat for tourists to be able to experience the history by being able to access this. But be aware, it is a walk up, there are stairs and if heights are not your thing, you might not get... More

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Newport, Rhode Island
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

This 14th century structure is rather fascinating and takes some work to find and follow, but it's worth it if you're up to it. Be ready to walk and climb and make sure you have a good map that you can follow. Parts of the area through which the wall passes have evolved as if the wall was not there;... More

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Webster Groves, Missouri
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

These an amazing part of history and the fact that you can go up in some of them is a really cool experience. Make sure to be inside the bell tower when it goes off for a really fun, loud, historic experience.

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