Workers and nobles, witches and saints: discover the history and role of legendary women in Luxembourg
This lively and graphic tour recounts the fascinating history of the outstanding women of Luxembourg, from the Middle Ages to the present. Their life stories, together with a variety of topics covering daily life and the fields where they exercised particular influence e.g. the struggle for civil rights and political freedom, their commitment in the areas of employment and education, cultural life and sport are all vividly portrayed.
Points of interest on the map
Points of interest
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...
Bock Promontory
In 963 Siegfried, Count of Ardenne, acquired this massive rocky ledge, the cradle of the city of Luxembourg, through bartering with the Saint Maximin Abbey in Trier. The rock on which Siegfried built ...
Place de Clairefontaine
Situated near the Cathedral and the Government district, Place de Clairefontaine was redesigned at the end of the eighties in the framework of extensive restoration and reconstruction involving the en...
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...
Place de la Constitution
The Constitution Square was put up on the ancient Beck bastion (1644, 1685). The "Gëlle Fra", a monument which is located on this square, was set up in 1923 to commemorate the Luxemb...
"Gëlle Fra" Memorial in Luxembourg City
Among historic monuments in Luxembourg, the Golden Lady on Constitution Square was set up in 1923 to commemorate the Luxembourgers who perished in the First World War. The memorial represents a gold-p...
Important information
Address
Place Guillaume II, Ville Haute Luxembourg
Luxembourg City Tourist Office
Duration
2 hours
Number of participants
Max. 20
Infos
Start & Arrival
Luxembourg City Tourist Office, Place Guillaume II
Contact
Website
Price
Book your personal guide:
| Group from 1 to 20 people | 120€ |
Book a guided tour for your group at the date, time and in the language of your choice. Please book at least 10 working days in advance.