Bourbaki Panorama

A circular painting 112 metres long and 10 metres high, created in 1881 by Édouard Castres, with the young Ferdinand Hodler among his assistants. It depicts the crossing of approximately 87,000 soldiers of the French Army of Bourbaki into Switzerland in 1871 and their subsequent internment. Located on Löwenplatz, just a few minutes from the Lion Monument, it is open every day.

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Entry: Ticket required

Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

The ticket includes admission to the panoramic painting and the museum's permanent collection. Purchasing tickets on-site or online is recommended.

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