Vauban Walk
On the traces of the military engineer Vauban
The Vauban itinerary is named after the famous military engineer Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban. In the 17th century, this battle-hardened fortress builder and strategist transformed the city of Luxembourg into one of the most powerful fortresses in Europe by expanding its defensive system and systematically securing potential points of attack. The route from the upper town to the picturesque Pfaffenthal and up to Kirchberg is characterised by beautiful viewpoints and brings the city's eventful past to life
Discover the capital’s impressive fortifications in company of an official guide and learn more about the city’s tumultuous past!
Duration
3 hours
Number of participants
Max. 20
Languages
Infos
Start & Arrival
Luxembourg City Tourist Office, Place Guillaume II
Price
Book your personal guide:
Group of 1 to 20 people : from 200€
Book a guided tour for your group at the date, time and in the language of your choice.
Bock Promontory
In 963 Siegfried, Count of Ardenne, acquired this massive rocky ledge, the cradle of the city of Luxembourg, through bartering with the Saint Maximin Abbey in Trier. The rock on which Siegfried built ...
Fish Market
As the former crossroads between two Roman roads, it is the historical centre of the Old Town. The first markets took place here, on the forecourt of the castles of the Dukes.At the time, the original...
Three Towers
The Three Towers belongs to historic monuments in Luxembourg-City. The square central tower dates from the time of the second fortification ring (probably around 1200) while two circular flanking towe...
Vauban Towers
The Vauban Towers are named after the medieval constructions they replaced: the Eich Gate and the Bons Malades Gate.During the French siège, Vauban identified the largely unfortified Pfaffenthal and t...
Fort Thüngen
Named after the Austrian commander-in-chief of the fortress, Baron of Thüngen, it was built in 1732 to enclose the defence work called Redoute du Parc (Park Redoubt) set up by Vauban 50 years before. ...
Rham Plateau
In bygone days people lived on this high ground, which was washed around on three sides by the Alzette.After the 15th century the third ring linked it to the protected part of the city. At the end of ...
Holy Ghost Citadel
Among historic monuments in Luxembourg, the Holy Ghost Monastery was founded in 1234 on the square bearing the same name.As the third ring was built in the 14th century, the plateau was linked to the ...
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Vauban Walk in pictures
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