- Address: Place de la Constitution, 2450, Luxembourg
- Sightseeing: a statue of "Golden Frau", a monument to the inhabitants of the city of Luxembourg, who died in the First and Second World Wars
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a dwarf state of Western Europe. The history of the state of Luxembourg is interesting and multifaceted. Despite the rather modest size, there are a lot of architectural and historical monuments in the country, which should definitely be visited.
The Constitution Square in Luxembourg is one of the memorable places that local residents are so proud of. It is located in the main city of the country - its capital . The square is small, and its center is decorated with a monument dedicated to Luxembourgers who died on the battlefields during the First and Second World War. The monument is crowned with a statue of "Golden Frau" , which holds a laurel wreath in his hands, and at his foot a sculpture of two soldiers, one of whom is killed, and the second inconsolable in his grief over the deceased fighting friend. The height of the monument reaches 21 meters.
History of the monument
The history of this structure was not simple, because during the Second World War, the fascists tried to destroy the monument, but the local residents provided decent resistance and saved the monument from destruction. When Luxembourg was liberated from the invaders, the restoration of the monument began, which symbolized the courage and courage of the townspeople.
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What else can you see?
Visit the Constitution Square in Luxembourg is also good that it is from this place that impressive views of other sights of the city open.
The square opens up a view of one of the main symbols of the city - the Cathedral of Luxembourg Our Lady , which was built in the XVII century and attracts both local Catholics and visitors from abroad.
Another place worth visiting is the observation deck, which opens wonderful views of the city and its corners. For example, on the bridge of the Duke Adolf . The bridge was built at the beginning of the 20th century, at a time when Duke Adolf himself was in power. The length of the bridge is 153 meters, the height of the structures is 42 meters, the width is 17 meters. At a time when the bridge was erected, it was one of the largest stone bridges in the world.
Visit the attractions that are near the Constitution Square, you can on an interesting bus without a roof. This type of transport is very popular with tourists.
Pleasant rest and vivid impressions to all who decided to visit Luxembourg!
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