2024

NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL OF LUXEMBOURG

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
4.5/5
6 reviews

The foundation stone of Notre-Dame Cathedral was laid in 1613. First under the orders of the Jesuit Fathers, it was officially recognized as a cathedral in 1870. From 1935 to 1937, the building was considerably enlarged. Inside, you can admire the statue of the Virgin Mary, consoler of the afflicted, patron saint of Luxembourg City (since 1666) and of the Grand Duchy (since 1678). During the annual pilgrimage of the Octavian, the statue is displayed on a wrought iron altarpiece from 1766. Another protector of the place, Saint Joseph, has a remarkable golden mosaic dedicated to him. Saint Joseph is represented there carrying the baby Jesus. Also note the presence of various coats of arms on the right side of the choir (for example, those of Chimay, Saint-Hubert, Echternach, Vianden... all localities that have had a regional influence), but also magnificent mural paintings on a narrow ogival vault, as well as very beautiful stained glass windows. The cathedral is a very fine example of late Gothic, but it also has Renaissance elements and ornamentation. The various columns with Italian neo-Romanesque motifs and the baroque portal framing the organ are worth a look! You can also visit the crypt where John I of Bohemia (John the Blind), the deceased members of the Grand Ducal family (including Grand Duchess Charlotte) and the bishops of Luxembourg are buried.

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 Luxembourg-Ville
2024

NEIMËNSTER

Abbey monastery and convent
4/5
4 reviews

This former Benedictine abbey dating from the 17th century is a unique cultural and artistic site, combining history, architecture and contemporary creativity. It boasts a spectacular backdrop of cliffs, casemates and the winding Alzette valley. In the past, it consisted of a church and four buildings grouped around an inner courtyard. In the 19thcentury , it was transformed into a military hospital and then, under the responsibility of the Luxembourg state, into a men's prison. Today, it is a cultural meeting place.

The abbey has been magnificently restored, retaining its historic charm while integrating modern elements. Visitors can explore the ancient vaulted halls, peaceful courtyards (complete with designer benches) and verdant gardens, which add a touch of serenity to the whole. Concerts, exhibitions, shows, training courses, ballets, conferences, congresses, corporate or even private parties...: the diversity of its activities is as breathtaking as the venue itself. The site also organizes residency programs for artists from Luxembourg and the Greater Region: apartments, fitted out in former cells, are made available to residents, who are accompanied in the gestation of their artistic project. Finally, it is home to the Council of Europe's Institut des itinéraires culturels and the Institut culturel luxembourgeo-germano-français Pierre Werner. A key venue for culture in the capital, not to be missed!

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 Luxembourg-Ville
2024

SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
3/5
1 review

The church of St. Michael, called the decanal church, dates from the mid-19th century. It was built in the neoclassical style between 1844 and 1850. Its pediment is supported by four Doric columns. The interior is characterized by clear lines and volumes of the right proportions. A rounded apse completes the choir. From 1934 to 1939, the interior was repainted by the artist Notker Becker O.S.B. from the Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach in the Eifel. The architecture and interior decoration make this church one of the most beautiful in the country.

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 Mersch
2024

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRUND

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

Founded in 1308 by Henry VII, Count of Luxembourg, the church was dedicated in 1311 to Saint John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary. In 1606, the church, then hospitable, was associated with the new complex of the Abbey of Neumünster, under the influence of the Benedictine monks. The interior, although sober, houses rich Baroque furnishings: the pulpit, the organ, but also the monumental golden high altar and the sanctuary dedicated to the Black Virgin (to the left of the nave), whose statue was made in 1400.

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 Luxembourg-Ville
2024

SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

It's one of the oldest places of worship in the city. Originally, the place housed a small chapel, which was converted into a church in 987 by Archbishop Egbert of Trier. St. Michael's Church was destroyed and rebuilt many times, modified and enlarged many times. It was only in 1688 that it was given its present appearance and combines various architectural styles from the Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic periods. On the outside, there is a stone statue of the Archangel St. Michael and a fleur-de-lys coat of arms in memory of the French King Louis XIV.

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 Luxembourg-Ville
2024

SAN MARTIN CHURCH

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

This church was built by Thomas de Septfontaines and was consecrated in 1317. The central tower, older, is in Romanesque style, but the choir and the southern apsidiole are in Gothic style. Inside the building, a beautiful monumental stone tomb from the 17th century comes from a hermitage in the area. One can also admire an 18th century pietà. The cemetery that surrounds the church contains beautiful stelae, which were made by a renowned craftsman of the village, and tombstones richly decorated with signs and symbols.

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 Septfontaines
2024

ST. RÉMI CHURCH

Religious buildings

In Baroque style, the Church of Saint Remi has three phases of construction according to the principles of religious reforms initiated by the Council of Trent (1727, 1748 and 1791). Inside there is a beautiful polychrome oak furniture dating back to 1755, a 16th century pietà, a beautiful high altar and some funerary monuments. In the centre we can admire the altarpiece and the iconographic representation of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Several concerts are organized in this church, under the name of "Koerich Concerts".

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 Koerich