The guided tour does not include access to the grand ducal palace. Explanations will be given on the outside of the building.
Under the Sign of the Crown: Discovering Luxembourg’s Monarchs
Explore the living history of Luxembourg’s monarchy!
Explore the living history of Luxembourg’s monarchy! Embark on a unique journey through the capital and dive into the fascinating world of the Nassau dynasty. From Place Guillaume II to the Grand Ducal Palace, passing by the Adolphe Bridge and the Cathedral, follow in the footsteps of Luxembourg’s monarchs since the early 19th century. Discover why Luxembourg is the world’s only Grand Duchy and how its monarchy has endured through the ages. Captivating in its ability to constantly reinvent itself, the Grand Duchy embodies a living monarchy where tradition and modernity coexist.
Start
Start
Place Guillaume II
Arrival
Rue du Nord
Duration
2 hours
Number of participants
Max. 20
Price
Individual tickets:
- Adults : 18€
- Students and seniors : 14,50€
- Children from 4 to 12 years : 9€
- Children under 4 years : 0
William Square
Since the middle of the 13th century, this square, named after William II, King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg, has accommodated the church and the monastery of the order of Saint Fra...
Adolphe Bridge
Also called New Bridge, it was erected between 1900 and 1903 during the rule of Grand Duke Adolphe. This event was followed with great interest from abroad, because the bridge had the biggest stone ar...
Cathedral “Notre-Dame de Luxembourg”
The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin was originally a Jesuit church, the foundation stone of which was laid in 1613.It is a remarkable instance of late Gothic style, revealing various components and or...
Congregation Church
Also called Church of the Trinity, it was built between 1739 and 1742.During the French Revolution it was seized and temporarily used as a theatre, before being handed over to the Protestant garrison ...
Grand Duchess Charlotte
Among the famous statues in Luxembourg, the statue of Grand Duchess Charlotte on Place de Clairefontaine was designed by the french sculptor Jean Cardot. On 29th April 1990, the 2.75-metre high bronze...
Parliament
The ancient church Saint Nicholas and its cemetery were removed in 1778 and the correspondant parish were relocated to the former Jesuit Church.Today's building was constructed from 1858-1859 under th...
Grand Ducal Palace
The grand ducal Palace, located in the centre of the old town, is the official residence of the grand ducal family. The site of today’s palace was once home to Luxembourg City’s first town hall w...
Points of interest on the map
Under the Sign of the Crown: Discovering Luxembourg’s Monarchs in pictures
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