The Lion Monument, also known as the Dying Lion of Lucerne, is an impressive monument to the city of Lucerne. It was carved in memory of the Swiss Guards who lost their lives during the Tuileries Storm of 1792 during the French Revolution. Created by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and inaugurated in 1821, the monument shows a dying lion lying over a shield with the fleurs-de-lis symbol, which stands for the French monarchy. The lion is carved into a rock face and is considered a symbol of bravery and loyalty. Mark Twain praised the lion monument as the saddest and most moving piece of stone in the world.
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