The most beautiful religious buildings Luxembourg-Ville

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.

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 19th^century , 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!

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.

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.