Culture and Congress Center, abbreviated KKL, the most modern sight in Lucerne, which has been dating since 2000. The building is high-tech style, erected a bizarre fantasy of the famous French architect Jean Nouvel, is the Museum of Art Lucerne, one of Europe's best concert halls, congress hall and numerous exhibition halls.

bit of history on the site until 1995, KKL (the time of the beginning of the construction of a modern building), there was a cultural center built in 1933 . To implement a new bold project, whose goal was not only to provide Lucerne with a "cultural" area, but also create a new attraction, l invited by the architect Jean Nouvel, is among the works - Cologne Tower, the Opera House in Lyon and the new wing of the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid . innovative project noticeably rejuvenated Lucerne - Today the KKL is rightly ranked among the most remarkable of modern buildings in Switzerland .

What to see

Flight of architectural thought is the first thing that attracts the attention of the visitor . KKL is divided into three separate buildings, between which the waters of the river Flight freely flow - so the cultural center is literally likened to the huge ships standing "at the berth "Under the same roof, and between them extends the area of ​​Europe . By the way, the roof of KKL deserves attention in itself due to its impressive dimensions: 107 by 113 meters . Its upper part is made of copper, and the bottom - from perfectly fitted to each other 2000 polished aluminum sheets that reflect the scenic surrounding landscape .

Inside you should definitely visit the concert hall on 1840 seats, trimmed in maple, making it one of the best platforms for acoustics in Europe, up to the terrace under the roof with a magnificent viewand the mountains and Lake Lucerne, and inspect the exposition of the Museum of Art Lucerne, which exhibits the work of contemporary artists and sculptors. There are also several restaurants and cafes in KKL

Coordinates

Address: Kultur- und Kongresszentrum, Europaplatz 1.

Opening hours: lobby - from 9:00 to 18:00 and during concerts. Entrance to the lobby is free. On Saturdays and Sundays, guided tours of the complex with a professional guide.