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| LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND (1998) |
Chicago’s Sister City Since 1998
Country:
Switzerland
Country location:
Central Europe
Country population:
Over 7 million
City population:
Over 60,000
Geography:
Located in central Switzerland on Lake Lucerne
History:
Lucerne began as a small fishing village and developed into a flourishing trade center because of its strategic location. Throughout its history, Church and State have been partners in determining the lives of its citizens.
Industry:
Chemicals, metal products and textiles
Did you know?
Lucerne is home to the Picasso Museum, which boasts an impressive permanent collection of the Spanish master’s works, as well as nearly 200 photographs of the artist at work.
Flag description:
The white cross in a red field of the Swiss flag dates back to 700 years. Other than the Vatican flag, this is the only other square flag.
Links & Resources:
Lucerne Web Site: www.Lucerneguide.ch
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LUCERNE NEWS
LUCERNE: Basel Blues Festival
From the Swiss newspaper Sonntag, #15, April 13, 2008, page 52
Swiss Blues Award goes to Sam Burckhardt
Blues Festival Basel honors an extraordinary musician
By Stefan Künzli
You must be somewhat crazy if you are a white Swiss musician who plans to become a successful part of the Chicago Blues scene. But that’s exactly what saxophonist Sam Burckhardt, who grew-up in Basel, attempted to do––and achieved. Yesterday, at the Basel Blues Fe... |
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