Cercle Cité

The Cercle Cité, on the central Place d'Armes, is one of the most magnificent administrative and event buildings in Luxembourg City. Built between 1904 and 1906, the 'Cercle Municipal' originally served as a venue for festivals and receptions for the city's elite. The neo-baroque facade, designed by architects Paul and Pierre Funck, is richly decorated and crowned by a frieze depicting Countess Ermesinde handing over the Charter of Freedom to the city's citizens in 1244. From 1952 to 1969, the building housed the European Court of Justice, underscoring its importance in the early days of European integration. After extensive renovation, it was reopened in 2011 as 'Cercle Cité' and is now a modern cultural and conference center that combines historical elegance with contemporary functionality. It houses exhibition spaces, conference rooms, and a restaurant, and is a spirited meeting place in the heart of the city.

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History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

The neoclassical administrative building on Place Guillaume II is the hub of the capital's local government.

Place d'Armes

Place d'Armes, often called the 'city's parlor,' was laid out in 1671.

Place Guillaume II

A large public square in the heart of the city, also known as 'Knuedler', named after the knots of the Franciscan monks.

More places

Equestrian Statue of William II

A monumental bronze monument on Place Guillaume II commemorating the former King-Grand Duke.

Grand Ducal Palace

The Grand Ducal Palace in the old town serves as the official residence of the Grand Ducal family.

National Museum of History and Art

Central museum in the old town presenting archaeological finds and artworks from Luxembourg's history.

Gëlle Fra (Monument of Remembrance)

Gëlle Fra is a monument in Luxembourg City, originally erected in 1923 to commemorate volunteers of World War I.

Luxembourg City History Museum

An interactive museum in the old town documenting the thousand-year history of the capital city of Luxembourg.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Cathedral of Luxembourg was originally built as a Jesuit church in the 17th century.

Casino Luxembourg

A forum for contemporary art located in a former upper-class casino building.