Luxembourg Attractions

The city of Luxembourg, with its population of 120,000, is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is the residence of H.R.H. the Grand Duke, the seat of Government and the archbishop, and home to diplomatic and consular corps.

Ancient Bastion Louis

The Ancient Bastion Louis in Luxembourg is near the Ministry of Public Works and the British Embassy residence. Nearby is the Revenue Office and the Protestant Church with the ancient convent of the Congregation (18th C.).

Ancient Jesuit College

The Ancient Jesuit College (1603-11, 1687, 1735) in Luxembourg is now home to the National Library. Also in the area is the Cathedral of Our Lady (1935-38) and the former boarding school of St Sophy (-1973) run by the Chanoinesses of St Augustin.

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Capucin's Theater

The Capucin's Theater in Luxembourg holds many special events and festivals and has recently been restored.

Casemates

The Casemates in Luxembourg are a 21km network of underground passages hewn from the solid rock. The entrance to the Casemates is at the Bock Cliff.

They were capable of sheltering thousands of defenders during their time, as well as equipment, horses, workshops for artillery, kitchens, bakeries and slaughterhouses. Their area measures 40,000 sq. m.

Hours

March 1 to October 31

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Chapel of St Quirin

Chapel St Quirin in Luxembourg dates from the 14th C. and earlier. Nearby, under the shade of the Holy Ghost Citadel is the Viaduct (1859-61), a majestic bridge with 25 arches, also called the "Passerelle".

Also nearby is the Adolphe Bridge (1899-1903; height 45 m, length 85 m). Here too is the Place de Bruxelles.

City Octave

This religious festival is based on an annual pilgrimage to the Luxembourg Cathedral to worship Our Lady of Luxembourg on the third Sunday after Easter. The pilgrimage attracts pagan participants, who profit by setting up food and souvenir stalls across from the Cathedral. A solemn procession ends the festival on the fifth Sunday after Easter.

City Shepherd's Market

This annual market has become one of the top amusement fairs in the region. The fair was founded in 1340 by the Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia. The festival runs from late August to early September and includes a sheep parade, street concerts, and food and craft stalls.

Constitution Square

Constitution Square in Luxembourg has the war memorial, built in 1923 and obelisk restored in 1985. There is a nice view over the "Pétrusse" Valley and the Adolphe Bridge (1899-1903).

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Grand-Ducal Palace

The Grand-Ducal Palace in Luxembourg is a Renaissance building in two parts. The old part dates from 1572 and the middle part from 1741-43 (Baroque; transformed into Renaissance style in 1891). Adjoining on the right is the Chamber of Deputies (1858-59). Nearby is the Fishmarket, a former Roman crossroads and the center of the old town.

Holy Ghost Citadel

The Holy Ghost Citadel and barracks (1865) in Luxembourg where built by the architect Vauban.

Luxembourg Events

There a few events of interest in the city of Luxembourg.

Monument of National Unity

From the Monument of National Unity (1971) in Luxembourg there are excellent views over the valley of the Pétrusse and the Alzette, the Rham plateau and the Grund susurb. Nearby is the Record Office (1862), the ancient barracks of the Prussian garrison.

Place D'Armes

The Place D'Armes in Luxembourg is the center of the capital city and was newly fitted up in 1986. The building is called "Cercle Municipal" and has a tourist information booth. Around the corner is the Rathskeller fortress (there is a model of the fortress and a slide show). The French Embassy is also nearby.

Place Guillaume

Luxembourg's Place Guillaume is the former emplacement of a Franciscan convent and has been converted into a pedestrian zone. In the center is the equestrian statue of Wiiliam II (Mercié, 1884), King of Holland and Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Also here are the Town Hall (J.E. Rémont, 1830-38) and Trémont's lions (1931). Nearby is the Renaissance House of Raville (16th C.), restored in 1978. It has a beautiful front, a well-restored balcony and a spiral staircase. Today it belongs to the UCL-Bank.

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