The Lion Monument, also known as the Dying Lion of Lucerne, is an impressive monument in the city of Lucerne. It was carved in memory of the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the storming of the Tuileries Palace in 1792, during the French Revolution. Created by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and inaugurated in 1821, the monument depicts a dying lion lying over a shield bearing the fleur-de-lis symbol, representing the French monarchy. Carved into a rock face, the lion is regarded as a symbol of bravery and loyalty. Mark Twain hailed the Lion Monument as the saddest and most moving piece of stone in the world.
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